Athletes take on triathlon at world's highest bridge in Guizhou

The World's Highest Bridge Triathlon International Challenge showcases Guizhou's engineering achievements and spectacular karst landscapes. [Photo/ddcpc website]

Around 200 athletes from 19 countries and regions, including the United States, Germany, and France, gathered on Nov 1 along the Beipan River to test their endurance and determination at the second World's Highest Bridge Triathlon International Challenge in Zhenfeng county, Qianxinan Bouyei and Miao autonomous prefecture, Guizhou province.

With the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge standing more than 625 meters above the river, the event offers a one-of-a-kind triathlon experience at extraordinary heights. Covering a total distance of 51.5 kilometers, the race consisted of three stages: a 1.5-km open-water swim in the Beipan River, a 40-km mountain bike ride, and a 10-km run through the canyon.

After fierce competition, Zhang Jie, in the men's 30–39 age group, claimed the overall men's title in 2 hours 37 minutes 22 seconds. Jiang Dongmei, in the women's 30–39 age group, won the overall women's title in 3:08:09.

By bringing extreme endurance sports together with Guizhou's engineering achievements and spectacular karst landscapes, the event gives triathlon enthusiasts a platform to compete and connect while showcasing Zhenfeng's natural beauty and sporting vitality.