GLOBALink | Experience a vertical marathon in Chongqing

Vertical marathon requires participants to climb stairs, rather than run on the road in a traditional marathon. In a recent vertical marathon race held in Chongqing, Xinhua reporter Yang Shiyan climbed a 250-meter-high building in a little more than 13 minutes. Check out the video to discover the sport which is gaining popularity in China.
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