Olympic champion Chen Ding led the way Nearly 10,000 runners competed in the marathon in the "Bamboo Sea"

Match site. Photo courtesy of the organizing committee

Chinanews.com Beijing, April 4 The reporter learned from the organizing committee that on April 16, 2023, Jiangshan Meitu 4 National Forest City Marathon Series - Yibin Shunan Bamboo Sea Station finished at Shunan Bamboo Seaview Area in Changning County, Yibin. Nearly 16,2023 runners, led by Olympic race walking champion Chen Ding and other famous athletes, ran through the bamboo sea and felt the unique charm of the marathon.

The event was divided into three categories: bamboo forest run, half marathon and marathon, with Olympic champion Chen Ding, the Olympic champion of race walking, Teng Wei, former captain of the national women's football team, Chai Yunlong, world champion of Taijiquan, and equestrian star Zhang Chuqiao and local officials leading the event.

According to the organizers, the event adjusted the "bamboo horse" route of the previous two sessions, starting from Changning County High-speed Railway Station, passing through the city in the bustling main urban area, and the passion of running ignited the people's enthusiasm for fitness; With the full support of more than 950 volunteers, more than 200 medical rescue personnel and other staff, nearly 95% of the completion of the competition was completed.

Match site. Photo courtesy of the organizing committee

With the technical support of the Sichuan Athletics Association, the organizing committee scientifically coped with the temperature rise and ensured the smooth completion of the competition in a safe and orderly manner. Lan Xia from Chongqing said that although the sun is blazing outside, you can still feel a trace of coolness on the whole bamboo track, which is definitely a natural sports holy place, although the route is more abused, but for the beautiful scenery, it is still worth it.

In the end, Shu Meng won the women's half marathon with a time of 01:28:02, and Lan Xia won the women's marathon with a time of 03:19:17. Wu Erqing won the men's half marathon with a time of 01:09:43, and Ma Zhaojian won the men's marathon with a time of 02:33:36. (End)