TIANJIN, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) --Liu Runlong, 72, is a marathon enthusiast. He participated in the first marathon held in Tianjin in 1981. Liu lost his right hand in an accident at work in 1996. The physical disability did not stop him from running. Liu attended many marathon competitions in Beijing, Dalian, Xiamen and other cities in China. Every morning at four o'clock, Liu began to run along the Haihe River. "I'll run as long as I can. Marathon is not just for young men." he said.
Liu Runlong talks with friends in north China's Tianjin, in the early morning on Oct. 12, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)
Liu Runlong (R) receives the supplies of 2023 Tianjin Marathon, at Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center in north China's Tianjin, on Oct. 12, 2023.
Liu Runlong (L) displays his medal after the 2023 Tianjin Marathon, in north China's Tianjin, on Oct. 15, 2023.
Liu Runlong (2nd L) poses with other runners for a group photo after the 2023 Tianjin Marathon, in north China's Tianjin, on Oct. 15, 2023.
Liu Runlong runs during the 2023 Tianjin Marathon, in north China's Tianjin, on Oct. 15, 2023.
Liu Runlong stretches to warm up at a park in north China's Tianjin, in the early morning on Oct. 12, 2023.
Liu Runlong (L) buys sports supplements for the 2023 Tianjin Marathon in north China's Tianjin, on Oct. 12, 2023.
Liu Runlong checks the route of the 2023 Tianjin Marathon in north China's Tianjin, on Oct. 12, 2023.
Liu Runlong runs during the 2023 Tianjin Marathon, in north China's Tianjin, on Oct. 15, 2023.
Liu Runlong (C) runs during the 2023 Tianjin Marathon in north China's Tianjin, on Oct. 15, 2023.
Liu Runlong runs in north China's Tianjin, in the early morning on Oct. 12, 2023.
Liu Runlong (L) receives the supplies of the 2023 Tianjin Marathon, at Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center in north China's Tianjin, on Oct. 12, 2023.
Liu Runlong displays his medal after the 2023 Tianjin Marathon, in north China's Tianjin, on Oct. 15, 2023.
Liu Runlong runs during the 2023 Tianjin Marathon in north China's Tianjin, on Oct. 15, 2023.
Liu Runlong reacts after the 2023 Tianjin Marathon, in north China's Tianjin, on Oct. 15, 2023.
Liu Runlong greets other runners after the 2023 Tianjin Marathon in north China's Tianjin, on Oct. 15, 2023.