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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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