Chinese trail runner Zhao Jiaju made history on Sept

Name: Chinese trail runner Zhao Jiaju made history on Sept
Uploaded: 2026-09-28 18:00:35+08:00
Duration: 3 min 43 s
Description: Chinese trail runner Zhao Jiaju made history on Sept. 16 by winning the 2026 Tor des Géants in 65 hours, 55 minutes, and 22 seconds, breaking the race record and becoming its first Chinese champion. A

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28 Sep 2026 • 6:00 PM MYT

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Chinese trail runner Zhao Jiaju made history on Sept. 16 by winning the 2026 Tor des Géants in 65 hours, 55 minutes, and 22 seconds, breaking the race record and becoming its first Chinese champion. A decade ago, his life could have taken many different directions if not for a chance encounter.