The 2024 Mangshan Mountain Scenic Area Triathlon kicked off at the Mangshan Mountain National Forest Park on August 25. The triathlon included a 1.5-km swimming segment, a 15-km cycling climbing portion, and a 4.2-km running race, with a total elevation gain of nearly 1,000 meters throughout the course. During the competition, the athletes enjoyed the thrill of competitive sports while appreciating the picturesque landscapes of Mangshan Mountain and the fresh air along the triathlon route. The photo shows athletes competing in the cycling climbing event on that day. (Photo/Deng Jialiang)

The 2024 Mangshan Mountain Scenic Area Triathlon kicked off at the Mangshan Mountain National Forest Park on August 25. The triathlon included a 1.5-km swimming segment, a 15-km cycling climbing portion, and a 4.2-km running race, with a total elevation gain of nearly 1,000 meters throughout the course. During the competition, the athletes enjoyed the thrill of competitive sports while appreciating the picturesque landscapes of Mangshan Mountain and the fresh air along the triathlon route. The photo shows athletes competing in the swimming event on that day. (Photo/Deng Jialiang)

The 2024 Mangshan Mountain Scenic Area Triathlon kicked off at the Mangshan Mountain National Forest Park on August 25. The triathlon included a 1.5-km swimming segment, a 15-km cycling climbing portion, and a 4.2-km running race, with a total elevation gain of nearly 1,000 meters throughout the course. During the competition, the athletes enjoyed the thrill of competitive sports while appreciating the picturesque landscapes of Mangshan Mountain and the fresh air along the triathlon route. The photo shows athletes competing in the running event on that day. (Photo/Deng Jialiang)

This article is from the Hunan Provincial Government www.enghunan.gov.cn.

Translator: Pang Yuehui

Chinese source: hunantoday