2023-12-18 01:53:58
Run through the scenery and enjoy the wonderful memories of the Asian Games! The Zhanci·Dafeng·2023 Hangzhou Marathon started with a gunshot at the Hangzhou Huanglong Sports Center on the morning of December 17. Nearly 30,000 runners from about 20 countries and regions used running to convey confidence and optimism and meet good expectations together.
This competition in Hangzhou has three events: marathon (42.195 kilometers), half marathon (21.0975 kilometers), and fun run (3.5 kilometers). Among them, 20,000 people participated in the marathon, 12,000 people participated in the half marathon, and 4,000 people participated in the fun run. The starting point of all projects is at Hangzhou Huanglong Sports Center. Among them, the marathon ends at the Hangzhou Asian Games Village; the half marathon ends at Hangzhou Citizen Square; the fun run ends at Pinghu Qiuyue, Hangzhou.
The route of Zhanci·Dafeng·2023 Hangzhou Marathon covers the two core areas of Hangzhou, West Lake and Qiantang River. It passes through scenic spots such as Baoshi Mountain, Sudi, Pinghu Qiuyue, as well as Qianjiang New Town and Olympic Sports Center. , Asian Games Village and other city landmarks can be said to capture the essence of Hangzhou. It is worth mentioning that as Hangzhou is in the post-Asian Games era, the end point of this marathon is set at the Hangzhou Asian Games Village, in the hope of leaving a unique Asian Games memory for runners.
After fierce competition, in the men’s marathon, Chinese player Wang Hongwei won the first place with a time of 2 hours, 15 minutes and 03 seconds. Chinese player Su Guoxiong won the second place with a time of 2 hours, 15 minutes and 07 seconds. BELETE MEKONEN from Ethiopia MARU won the third place with a time of 2 hours, 15 minutes and 08 seconds; in the women’s marathon team, Chinese player Xia Yuyu won the first place with a time of 2 hours, 30 minutes and 44 seconds; MONICA CHEBET CHEPKWONY from Kenya won the first place with a time of 2 hours, 31 minutes and 49 seconds. KOLOLE MEKASHU TEFERA from Ethiopia won the third place with a time of 2 hours, 31 minutes and 55 seconds.
The Hangzhou Marathon, founded in 1987, is one of the oldest events in China, second only to the Beijing Marathon. After years of development, Hangzhou Marathon has won honorary titles such as World Athletics Gold Label Events, Association International Marathon and Road Running (AIMS) Certified Events, Chinese Athletics Association Gold Label Events, and National Sports Industry Demonstration Projects. The track of the Hangzhou Marathon is known as the “most beautiful track” in the world. It passes through the West Lake, Qiantang River, the main venue of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou (Olympic Sports Center), the Asian Games Village and other places. It is a collection of green waters and mountains, Jiangnan Song Dynasty, Zhejiang is a city of courtesy, a famous cultural city, and a historical heritage.
In order to ensure that the event goes on as scheduled, this Hangzhou Marathon has a total of 320 referees, 70 official pacers, and nearly 5,000 volunteers recruited from major colleges and universities in Zhejiang. They have all undergone general training and professional training to provide etiquette for the event. Comprehensive services such as reception, competition, and medical rescue.
A total of more than 170 medical staff, nearly 700 medical volunteers, and 300 first-aid runners were selected for this event to provide medical support for the event. According to the competition route, holding time, surrounding environment and hospital distribution, 22 medical points will be set up on the track. Each medical point will be equipped with sufficient thermal blankets, blankets, electric blankets, medical supplies and rescue equipment. At the same time, additional medical points will be set up at the starting and finishing points. Medical station and medical staff force. In addition, there are 22 ambulances, 172 mobile AEDs (cardiac defibrillators), a medical observer every 100 meters, and a comprehensive rescue vehicle at the end of the entire race to fully ensure emergency rescue on the track. At the same time, during the competition, 25 reception vehicles were set up to receive players who dropped out due to emergencies during the competition.
This competition will prepare 40,000 disposable raincoats, 130,000 baby warmers, and 36,000 thermal blankets for contestants, volunteers, referees, etc. Starting from the starting point, a beverage station will be set up every 5 kilometers, and a drinking/water station with water supply will be set up between every two drink stations. Multiple supply stations will be set up along the track to prepare bananas, energy gels, salt pills and other food. Supplies so that contestants can get sufficient energy replenishment. What is particularly worth mentioning is that hot ginger tea was specially provided to the runners at the finish line and half finish line of this Hangzhou Marathon.
2023 Hangzhou Marathon Ambassador Shi Yigong is still participating in the half marathon this year. He said: “Horse racing is what I love, and it is a beautiful thing that I am willing to do all the time.” In the end, Shi Yigong finished this half marathon with a score of 01:43:10.
This event attracted a large number of Hangzhou citizens to watch and cheer for the contestants, which reflected Hangzhou’s enthusiasm as an Asian Games city. “Hold a good game, improve a city”, the empowering effect of “post-Asian Games era + Hangzhou Horse Racing” can use Hangzhou Horse Racing as a window to promote Hangzhou to the world.
Run through the scenery and enjoy the wonderful memories of the Asian Games! The Zhanci·Dafeng·2023 Hangzhou Marathon has come to a successful conclusion. Whether it is the challenge of overcoming the low temperature, the regret of being one second short, or the joy after finishing the race and the joy of PB, they will all be precious memories of Hangzhou!
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