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Chinese official ‘plunges to his death’ as investigation into ultramarathon tragedy intensifies
A county official in China has reportedly taken his own life as the investigation into the tragic deaths of 21 marathon runners in Yellow River Stone Forest park last month intensifies, according to local state media.
Jun 11, 2021 15:19
‘I'm just an ordinary person’: Humble shepherd hailed as hero for saving six in China marathon tragedy that claimed 21 lives
A shepherd has spoken to the media and been hailed a hero in China after saving six endangered runners in the tragic ultramarathon that claimed 21 victims at the weekend due to harsh whether conditions in mountainous terrain.
May 25, 2021 18:48
‘Ultra running’s biggest tragedy’: 21 people perish during 62-mile marathon in China as horror weather ‘freezes victims to death’
At least 21 athletes, including trail running legend Liang Jiang, have died in the Huanghe Shilin Mountain Marathon in north-west China after brutal weather swept across the region, according to state media in the country.
May 23, 2021 20:47
Russian women offend Muslim leaders by cheerily squatting in body-hugging workout outfits – using a mosque as the backdrop (VIDEO)
A group of fitness-loving Russian women have been filmed squatting in front of a mosque during the holy month of Ramadan, causing Muslim leaders to reportedly label the posterior-pronouncing clip "provocative" and "unacceptable".
May 4, 2021 17:28
Home run: Russian athlete ‘completes 100km lockdown ultramarathon AROUND HIS BED’ (VIDEO)
Russian ultramarathon marathon runner Dmitry Yakuhnyi has shot to internet fame after claiming to have covered 100km while in coronavirus lockdown… by repeatedly running around his bed.
Apr 21, 2020 10:23
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