Hundreds of runners laced up their sneakers near Beijing’s iconic Bird’s Nest stadium this weekend, kicking off a nationwide fitness blitz ahead of International Olympic Day on June 23. 🌏 The 4.5km route—part of the classic Beijing Marathon path—wound past landmarks from both the 2008 Summer and 2022 Winter Games, blending sport with history.
Former triathlete Wang Shuchuan, now a fitness vlogger, told us: "I want to grow our running community—one video at a time!" 🇨🇳 His enthusiasm was matched by Italy’s Paola Marras, a Beijing-based participant who praised the city’s thriving sports culture: "From Winter Olympics magic to the China Open tennis tournament—this place rallies!" 🎾
Table tennis legend Ma Long (🥇 x6!) dropped truth bombs: "Sports = lifelong health. Seeing fans inspired by athletes? That’s the gold medal feeling." Meanwhile, swim star Zhang Yufei reflected on her Olympic journey: "Win or lose, the Olympic spirit keeps pushing us forward—like a relay baton!" 🏊♀️
With events like these across China, Olympic Day isn’t just about elite athletes—it’s a global high-five to staying active. 💪 First celebrated in 1948, the June 23 tradition honors the birth of the modern Olympic movement. Ready to join the movement? Your starting line awaits!
