TecnicaTecnica,@ActionfoxHappy Fox,@ISPO ,@MICOChina, as well as the Aosta Valley Region of Italy, sponsored four Chinese participants—Zeng Huafeng (Deserted CityV), Wang Daqing (Aobaba), Jin Feibao (Jin Feibao Traveling the World), and Chen Shuwen (Power42195)—at Italian time9month8morning10o'clock (Beijing time9month8afternoon16o'clock), after the official start of the race, successfully passed the first aid station and headed toward the second aid station.
4 athletes who are sponsored by TecnicaTecnica,@ActionfoxHappy Fox,@ISPO ,@MICOChina, as well as the Aosta Valley Region of Italy, passed first station, after contest officially began, 10 a.m. 8th September Italian time (16:00 8th September Beijing time), they are going to the second station.
At the second aid stationValgrisanche, which is the second major station located48kilometers away. Due to continuous light rain throughout the night, many participants chose to rest until the early morning to depart. Chen Shuwen (Power42195) was the first among the four Chinese athletes led by Tecnica to arrive; he reached it at21:30(all untimed references in the article are in Italian time), took a short nap, and then0:42departed, traveling through the night towardRhemes. The weather was cold—a true test of willpower and endurance. At that point, he was temporarily ranked344; Zeng Huafeng (Deserted CityV) at22:10Arrived at the station to rest; by 7:00 AM, the last participant, Jin Feibao (Jin Feibao Zou Tianya), also set off after a short nap.
Valgrisanche is the second major station located in 48 kilometers. Many athletes choose to rest until dawn departure, Chen Shuwen (Power42195)is the first within Tecnica Team of total 4 athletes, he arrived at 21:30 (no remark are all regard as Italy time), departure at 0:42 after nap, run to Rhemes during the night, it’s was cold, this is a test for willpower and endurance, now his is at the position of 344th, Zeng Huafeng (Desert CityV), arrived at 22:10 for rest; by 7 a.m., the last Jin Feibao (Jin Feibao Zou Tianya)also departure after nap.
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Italian time9[Month]9morning11[Hour] o'clock (Beijing time [Hour] PM), a sorrowful message came from the official organizers of the Tor des Géants:17(point)), a heartbreaking message came from the official organizers of the Tor des Géants:The organizers of the Tor des Géants, following strict medical and legal procedures, have officially announced the identity of the athlete who passed away during the night while heading towardsValgrisenche, nearFondLake, on the descent from theCrosatiemountain pass. The athlete’s name wasYANG YUAN , bib number1040,1970years old, of Chinese nationality. The accident was caused by a fall resulting in a head injury that led to the athlete’s death. Let us forever remember his smile, and may he rest in peace.
About 11 a.m. 9th September Italy time (17:00 Beijing time), a sad news came from the TDG officially: TDG organizer according to strict medical and legal procedures for investigation, they officially announced that, on the way to Valgrisenche near Fond lake next Crosatie pass, the identity of the athlete is YANG YUAN, bib number 1040, Chinese athlete born in 1970. Accident was athlete fall and died by head injured. Let’s keep in mind for his smile, wish he could rest in peace.
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Italian time around 8:00 AM, after departing from the previous major aid station Gogne, Karrera Iker arrived at the timing point Chard at 8:07. TNF athlete Franco Colle reached Chard at 8:23, 16 minutes behind. The two are now heading toward the major aid station Donnas, which is 148.7 km from the start in Courmayeur. The distance from Cogne to Donnas is 46.6 km, with an elevation gain of 3348 meters in this stage.
8 a.m. Italy time, after the first group departure from major station, Karrera Iker reached timing point Chard on 8:07 a.m., Tecnica athlete Franco Colle reached Chard at 8:23 a.m., 16 minutes behind Karrera Iker. Now both of them are run to major station Donna, Donnas located at 148.7 kilometers since the starting line Courmayeur, Cogne to Donnas is 46.6 kilometers, climb 3,348 meters.
Additionally, TNF athlete No. 574 @Power42195 entered the major aid station Cogne, located 102.1 km from the start in Courmayeur, at 18:26 local time; TNF athlete No. 573 @荒城V followed shortly after, arriving at Cogne at 18:44 local time. Both athletes are currently resting, with temporary rankings of 278 and 288 respectively. Obaba is expected to arrive at the aid station during the early hours of the morning. (Chen Shuwen is a close friend of Yang Yuan, and the loss has hit him hard.)
In addition, bib number 574, Tecnica athlete @Power42195 entered into major station Cogne which 102.1 kilometers near starting line Courmayeur at 18:26 local time; bib number 573, Tecnica athlete @Desert CityV followed, arrived Cogne at 18:44 local time, now the 2 athletes are rest, temporary ranked 277th and 288th. Obaba is expected to reach before dawn local time. (Chenshuwen is good friend of Yang Yuan, he got a big shock for his friend’s passed away).
Introduction to Italy’s world-classtrailrunning race, the “330-kilometer Tor des Géants”:http://www.lvye.cn/article-27249-1.html
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