Yunnan athletes compete in World Marathon Challenge

Jin Feibao is in the race of the World Marathon Challenge. Photo by Lou Ying

Recently, the first leg of the World Marathon Challenge kicked off in Antarctica. Three Chinese athletes participated in the competition, including Yunnan-based explorer Jin Feibao.

The World Marathon Challenge requires competitors to complete seven marathons on seven continents within seven days. In other words, within 168 hours, they need to go from one continent to another and run 42.195 kilometres at each stop. In total, they run 295 kilometres and cover 39,000 kilometres by air.

The entrepreneur Li Jianhong and the investor Li Xiaobo joined Jin Feibao during the challenge. Besides challenging himself, Jin Feibao will also take the opportunity to promote the “Fairyland 100 Marathon” scheduled for April this year. He is inviting foreign runners to participate in the Yunnan event.

Editor: Wang Shixue