There are three events in this marathon: the whole race, the half race and the 5 km happy run. The starting point of the whole competition is Nantong Sports Exhibition Center, and the end point is Nantong No.2 Middle School, a century-old school. Huang Xu, the gymnastics Olympic champion from Nantong, and Zhou Chunxiu, the runner-up of the Olympic marathon and the champion of the Asian Games, became the main guests of this competition.
Nantong Gymnastics Olympic champion Huang Xu tied for first place with Olympic marathon runner-up and Asian Games champion Zhou Chunxiu.
This track includes famous scenic spots such as Xiyuan in Chongchuan District, Botanical Garden, Langshan National Forest Park and Haohe Scenic Area. Lush green plants, rippling blue waves and beautiful five mountains, athletes can feel the scenery along the way while running passionately. "I have been to Nantong two years ago, but this time I feel very different. During my running all the way, I really have a feeling that the city is sitting in the water and people are swimming in the illustrated world. It's beautiful. Guo Ming, a player from Shanghai, praised the scenery along the way
Queen Robert of Kenya, champion
The fourth place is Xu Le.
After fierce competition, Diva Robert of Kenya led the sprint in 2 hours 18 minutes and 03 seconds, while his compatriot Izege won the second place in only 2 seconds, and another Kenyan player, Ma Yao, won the third place in 2 hours, 20 minutes and 3 minutes/kloc-0 seconds. "This track is very good, with beautiful scenery along the way, enthusiastic audience and good service. So I ran the best result of 2 hours and 22 minutes. " Anhui player Xu Le won the fourth place. The 97-year-old boy also told reporters: "This is my first visit to Nantong. Nantong is a clean city with high quality residents and attaches importance to sports. I like it very much. " Liu Yunan from Rugao, Nantong won the sixth place. Now working in Shanghai Jiaotong University Business School. He got the best result in 2 hours, 36 minutes and 59 seconds on the Tongma track.
It is understood that Nantong, a famous historical and cultural city known as "the first city in modern China", is an influential textile, architecture, education, sports, cultural treasure, longevity, peace and hometown of overseas Chinese, and has won the honors of national civilized city and national environmental protection model. With the vigorous development of sports in Nantong, national fitness activities have become a common practice. Many Nantong athletes have achieved excellent results in international competitions. Up to now, Nantong has trained and delivered 7 Olympic champions and 2 1 world champions, becoming a veritable "cradle of world champions".
The theme of this marathon is "Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets-Jianghai Contract, Forest Journey" and "Healthy Nantong, Vibrant Nantong, Civilized Nantong and Green Nantong", and it is also one of the nine special activities held by China Forest Tourism Festival in Nantong. It is co-sponsored by Jiangsu Provincial Sports Bureau and Nantong Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government, and operated by Jiangsu Tieren Sports Culture Development Co., Ltd. Referring to the "bronze medal match" standard of China Athletics Association and adhering to the principle of "runners are satisfied and the masses like it", this marathon strives to create a platform for the majority of runners to show themselves, challenge themselves and surpass themselves. With newer ideas, higher requirements and more pragmatic measures, we will strive to make this marathon a city card of Nantong, an influential international event in the middle of Jiangsu, and a * * * event for marathon enthusiasts and citizens at home and abroad.