On the morning of November 17th at 7:30 AM, the Hai'an Group·2024 Xianyou Marathon started with a gunshot amidst the eager anticipation of the crowd. Sixteen thousand runners from all over the world gathered in the beautiful Xianyou to compete in a contest of speed and perseverance, to fully enjoy the surging passion brought by running, and to feel the beauty of the mountains and waters.
Under the Spotlight, Ready to Launch
Fu Chaoyang, Secretary of Putian Municipal Party Committee; Su Yongge, Director of the Standing Committee of Putian Municipal People's Congress; Yang Guohe, Vice Chairman of Fujian Radio and Television Group; Liang Xueren, Director of Fujian Provincial Athletics and Cycling Sports Management Center; Wu Wen'en, Secretary of Xianyou County Party Committee; Zhu Sujie, Assistant to the Chairman of Haian Rubber Group Co., Ltd., and other leaders and guests jointly fired the starting gun for the event.
Zhu Sujie, Assistant to the Chairman of Haian Group (first from the right), and leaders from the province, city, and county jointly fired the starting gun for the event.
Accompanied by a crisp and loud starting pistol shot, the competitors shot out of the starting line like arrows released from their bows, instantly igniting the enthusiastic atmosphere of the race track. On the course, the athletes gave their all, desperately sprinting towards the finish line. After fierce competition, the top three male and female finishers in both the full marathon and half marathon were successively born. With their excellent physical fitness and tenacious perseverance, they stood out among the many competitors.
Li Zicheng won the full marathon men's champion with a net time of 02:21:50; Samuel (foreign athlete) won the full marathon men's runner-up with a net time of 02:27:40; You Shiyuan won the full marathon men's third place with a net time of 02:29:53.
At the men's full marathon award ceremony, from left to right in the front row are: Zhu Hui, Chairman of Haian Group; Fu Chaoyang, Secretary of Putian Municipal Committee; Wu Wen'en, Secretary of Xianyou County Committee
Zhang Shuihua won the full marathon women's champion with a net time of 02:50:02; Zhou Xiaohui won the full marathon women's runner-up with a net time of 03:11:07; Yu Lifen won the full marathon women's third place with a net time of 03:15:40.
Li Zhengyue won the half marathon men's champion with a net time of 01:06:40; Wu Mingyao won the half marathon men's runner-up with a net time of 01:09:12; Peng Jianhua won the half marathon men's third place with a net time of 01:10:57.
Huang Xuemei won the half marathon women's champion with a net time of 01:17:22; Lin Ting won the half marathon women's runner-up with a net time of 01:23:01; Wu Xiaomei won the half marathon women's third place with a net time of 01:23:33.
Zhu Sujie (right), Assistant to the Chairman of Haian Group, and other leaders and guests presented awards to the top three female half marathon runners
Haian Group Chairman Zhu Hui (right) presents a bonus to Luo Jinxi
It is worth mentioning that in this event, Hai'an Group meticulously formed a distinctive square formation. The members of the formation were dressed in uniform, marching in unison with powerful steps, resembling an unstoppable force. They carried banners with inspiring slogans and strode forward: "Keep moving, chase the wind; Love my Xianyou, let's cheer together..." to cheer on the marathon runners! They became a beautiful sight on the "Xianyou Marathon" racecourse. This formation not only vividly demonstrated the unity, cooperation, and high-spirited demeanor among Haian Group employees, but also reflected Haian Group's love and inheritance for the marathon sports culture. With their actions, they interpreted the marathon spirit of "challenging oneself, exceeding limits, perseverance, and never giving up," while also conveying Haian Group's active advocacy and relentless pursuit of green health, low-carbon environmental protection, and a better life.
Although the "Xianyou Marathon" has come to a successful conclusion, the spirit of the marathon, like bright stars, is engraved in everyone's heart and will never fade away. Even when the wind is fierce, one must never give up on life! Beyond the finish line of the event, the tenacious spirit of striving and never giving up has become our common belief and pursuit, inspiring us to march forward with firm steps on our respective life tracks, no matter what challenges and difficulties we face, and to forge ahead with perseverance!
Cheer for Xianyou! Cheer for Haian! Leaders from the city and county take a group photo with Haian employees
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