The Tecnica team leader, the beautiful Italian Roby, along with @TecnicaChina, @ActionfoxHappyFox, @ISPO, @MICOChina, and four Chinese participants sponsored by @TecnicaChina, @ActionfoxHappyFox, @ISPO, @MICOChina, and the Aosta Valley region of Italy—Zeng Huafeng (Deserted City V), Wang Daqing (Aobaba), Jin Feibao (Jin Feibao Goes the World), and Chen Shuwen (Power42195)—visited sculptor Enrico Masetto in the Aosta Valley on the afternoon of September 6 (early morning of September 7 Beijing time). He is the designer of the Tor des Géants medals. He carved 12 medals from the hardest local peachwood for the 2013 Tor des Géants, representing the male and female champions of six age groups. The four were lucky enough to see these 12 special medals a week early. The medals feature two of the hardiest types of goats in the Aosta Valley, symbolizing the TDG athletes’ tenacious struggle, respect for nature, and the undying spirit of life. In the end, kind-hearted Enrico gave Aobaba two small wooden carvings as gifts.
This morning, Roby, the Tecnica China team leader for the Tor des Géants, together with the four “giants”—Zeng Huafeng (Deserted City V), Wang Daqing (Aobaba), Jin Feibao (Jin Feibao Goes the World), and Chen Shuwen (Power42195)—sponsored by @TecnicaChina, @ActionfoxHappyFox, @ISPO, @MICOChina, and the Aosta Valley region of Italy, visited sculptor Enrico Masetto in the Aosta Valley in the afternoon of September 6, 2013 (early morning of September 7, 2013). He is the medal designer of the Tour of Giants. He carved 12 medals from mahogany for the 2013 Tor des Géants, representing the male and female champions of six age groups. The four were lucky to see these 12 special medals, which feature two of the most tenacious types of goats in the Aosta Valley. These goats symbolize the TDG athletes’ tenacious struggle, respect for nature, and the spirit of life. In the end, the kind Enrico gave Aobaba two small wooden carvings as gifts.
In the morning, our athletes leisurely enjoyed life and lunch in Courmayeur. Then, the @UltimatePlayer team interviewed the Chairman of the Tor des Géants organizing committee and Vice President of the World Trail Running League: Alessandro “Niyifuche.”
In the afternoon, a long queue formed at the sports center, where athletes participating in the Tor des Géants waited for their race bibs to be issued. One thousand five hundred volunteers ensured the smooth running of the event, including the hardworking media workers, just like the staff from Ultimate Player. Their race numbers are: Zeng Huafeng No. 573; Wang Daqing No. 1038; Jin Feibao No. 936; Chen Shuwen No. 574. Another familiar Italian athlete, the handsome Franco, has No. 005.
In the afternoon, there was a long queue at the Sports Centre, where Tor des Géants athletes were waiting for their competition numbers to be handed out. There were 1,500 volunteers working to ensure the smooth operation of the event, including hard-working media workers like those from Ultimate Player. The athletes’ numbers are: Zeng Huafeng No. 573; Wang Daqing No. 1038; Jin Feibao No. 936; Chen Shuwen No. 574. Another familiar athlete, the handsome Italian guy Franco, has No. 005.
The Courmayeur Sports Centre, which had just bid farewell to the UTMB participants a few days ago, now welcomes the brave souls about to take on the Tor des Géants.
In the evening, the official Tor des Géants race briefing (technical explanation) was held, attended by all participants. The four Chinese athletes gathered with runners from around the world to enjoy the rare pre-race festive atmosphere.
(photo ofcontest bib numbers and bags)
Courmayeur Sports Centre, they just said farewellto UTMB athletes, now is welcoming TDG warriors participates!
During the night, all athletes joint togetherfor attending TDG official introduction meeting (technology explanation), ourfour Chinese athletes gathered together with global athletes! Enjoy a rarehappy atmosphere before the contest.
Introduction to Italy’s world-class trail running event “Tor des Géants: 330 kilometers”:http://www.lvye.cn/article-27249-1.html