On January 1, 2010, over 600 citizens from both Zhejiang and neighboring provinces participated in the 14th West Lake Winter Ironman Triathlon to celebrate the New Year.

The West Lake Ironman Triathlon is consisted of a 150-meter swimming in West Lake Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake section, a 10-kilometer marathon along Bai course way, Su course way, Hupao road and Qiantang river, and a 40 kilometers’ bicycling.

Mr Hu Hangzhou, who is responsible for purchasing raw materials in a restaurant in Hangzhou, joined the game since it was initiated in 1997. “Each morning I get up at 3:30 am to do exercise and then I would go to the food market at 5 am.” Mr Hu was quoted as saying.

Despite his age, 61-year-old Mr Wang Hongrang from Zhoushan, Zhejiang, competed against fellow participants in the triathlon. Together with his two friends, Wang traveled to Hangzhou by the newly-built Zhoushan Sea-crossing Bridge. “It’s really a dream to come true,” commented Mr Wang, “We’re very excited to celebrate the New Year by driving through the bridge and participating in this game.”