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More Than 20 Runners Die During Ultramarathon in China Due to Extreme Weather

Comments STR/AFP via Getty Images At least 21 athletes died while competing in an ultramarathon in China Saturday, according to John Bacon of USA Today. The Huanghe Shilin Mountain Marathon is a 62-mile race in Baiyin City, Gansu Province, but this year s version saw a dramatic shift in weather in the mountains. There was reportedly hail, freezing rain and gales that unexpectedly hit the runners, who were wearing shorts and T-shirts at the time. Participants suffered from physical discomfort and loss of temperature due to the sudden drop in air temperature, Chinese state media reported. Three-time race winner Liang Jing was among those who died.

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Chinese ultramarathon results in 21 deaths after unexpected, extreme cold weather

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what s clicking on Foxnews.com. Cold weather struck an ultramarathon in northwestern China, killing twenty-one people and sparking anger online at the lack of planning, according to reports. The race began 9 a.m. local time Saturday in the northwestern province of Gansu. An ultramarathon is any long-distance race that extends beyond the standardized (since 1921) marathon length of 26 miles 385 yards. The race in China was set for 62 miles through tough terrain that included cliffs and canyons, Reuters reported. Forecasts had called for wind and rain, but nothing as serious as what racers met.

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Chinese ultramarathon results in 21 deaths after unexpected, extreme cold weather

Chinese ultramarathon results in 21 deaths after unexpected, extreme cold weather
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