Going the extra mile

Chris McMillan
Oct 29, 2025
1 min read

China Daily

13th October 2025

From the peaks of the Alps to the mountains of Yunnan, female ultra runners are redefining endurance, resilience and empowerment, one step at a time.

By Xing Wen

A broader influence

These developments on the trails mirror a larger story of female empowerment.

Chinese women are playing an increasingly vital role in the country's sports landscape, both as elite athletes and grassroots practitioners

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202510/13/WS68ec55b1a310f735438b4965_5.html

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