Chen takes a picture after finishing his 72nd marathon in Jinan, Shandong province, on June 12, 2015. [Photo/Xinhua] |
Chen discovered his stunning stamina at 22 when he did 438 pushups without a break in a county competition. In 2001, he won a 4.5-km running race in his hometown while wearing heavy weights. His success made him realize his potential in running.