Chen Jinhao
Chen Jinhao, a 9-year-old elementary school student, has zero public recognition; Dashan, the 47-year-old foreign host from CCTV, is a familiar face. Yesterday morning, they both appeared at the Haicang International Mountain Cross-Country Open and competed in the 10-kilometer race, drawing attention from the crowd.
It’s understandable why Dashan drew attention, but what made Chen Jinhao compete for fans with him? It turns out that Chen Jinhao completed the 10-kilometer course in just about 45 minutes, becoming the first to cross the finish line in that distance. Dashan, on the same course, took around 55 minutes.
Chen Jinhao: Leaving the South African Runner Behind
“First place? Is he first?” At 8:55 a.m. on the 4th, when 9-year-old Chen Jinhao crossed the finish line, a large crowd of spectators immediately gathered around him.
“First place? Is he first?” At 8:55 a.m. on the 4th, when 9-year-old Chen Jinhao crossed the finish line, a large crowd of spectators immediately gathered around him.
“That’s amazing, he actually ran ahead of me — his time must be under 50 minutes,” said South African runner Leevins, who finished right after Chen Jinhao.
In fact, Chen Jinhao took less than 45 minutes. He didn’t know exactly when he started, but the race began at 8:10 a.m.
“Tired.” When asked how he felt after running 10 kilometers, the student from Dongyao Elementary School in Haicang replied. “Dad says running can help you grow taller,” Chen Jinhao said. He loves running and has been running two or three laps around Dongyao Village almost every day after school since the first grade.
“He’s not yet 16, so he can’t officially enter races, but he really wanted to run, so I brought him here,” said Chen Jinhao’s father. Yesterday morning at 5 a.m., the young Jinhao woke up and insisted on joining the race, so his father took him to the event site and joined the runners.
Dashan: Slowing Down to Enjoy the Scenery
“Hello, everyone!” At the opening ceremony yesterday morning, the famous foreign host Dashan co-hosted with American actress Keri, and they greeted the athletes and audience in Hokkien as they stepped onto the stage.
“Hello, everyone!” At the opening ceremony yesterday morning, the famous foreign host Dashan co-hosted with American actress Keri, and they greeted the athletes and audience in Hokkien as they stepped onto the stage.
“In a bit, we’ll be running with all of you.” When Dashan announced that he and Keri would also be joining the race, the crowd erupted in cheers. After the brief opening ceremony, Dashan changed into his sports gear and headed toward the beautiful scenery of Tianzhu Mountain.
“Just under 55 minutes.” At 9:15 a.m., Dashan reached the finish line. Glancing at his watch, he said. But soon, he was surrounded by the crowd, who asked for photos and autographs.
Dashan, who enjoys running, said that his personal best for 10 kilometers is 43 minutes, but because Beijing is very cold in winter, he rarely runs. This time, in Xiamen, he wanted to take the opportunity to run.
Dashan mentioned that he slowed down his pace because the scenery of Tianzhu Mountain was simply too beautiful.