The New World Harbour Race resumed under the epidemic this year. The 1,500 swimmers will start "headwind" from the Golden Bauhinia Square Public Pier in Wan Chai the next day (12th, Sunday) and swim north towards the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui.
Li Chengtian, a 60-year-old retired civil servant, has never been absent since the resumption of the Victoria Harbour Swimming in 2011. He said that in the past, he had to take the Yau Ma Tei or the Star Ferry to swim across the sea by himself. It feels very good. The pride of Hong Kong people.”
▼October 21, 2018 New World Harbour Race▼
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Li Chengtian was awarded a commemorative medal when he participated in the 2018 New World Harbour Race.
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From navigating the sea without guts to challenging yourself in middle age
In the past two years, the New World Harbour Race has been suspended due to the anti-amendment regulations and the new pneumonia epidemic. As an "veteran", Li Chengtian can finally fall into the water to challenge himself in the future. This year, he moved from the "competition group" to the "excellent group".
Since the easing of the epidemic prevention and control measures, he has re-entered swimming practice since April. In November, he learned that the Victoria Harbour Swimming had resumed, so he immediately signed up to participate.
Li Chengtian started swimming in Secondary One. At that time, there was a teacher in the school to teach swimming every Saturday. He fell in love with this sport after he learned it.
In addition to the students' annual water sports meet, he also participated in some divisional competitions; in college, because the university had a free swimming pool, he practiced water every day, and he did not stop in winter.
The Victoria Harbour Race was resumed in 2011. The track started from the Lei Yue Mun Sanjia Village Public Pier and ended at the Quarry Bay Park Public Pier. The whole journey was 1.8 kilometers. He resolutely signed up to challenge himself.
He said that he had no guts to swim in the sea before, but since he continued to practice at university, he swims almost 2,000 meters a day. In addition, when he was in his 40s, he also participated in the Great American Supervisory Sea Tournament organized by the swimming chiefs, so he wanted to challenge himself.
Goal to complete the race in 20 minutes
The Victoria Harbour Race will return to Tsim Sha Tsui in 2017, starting from the Tsim Sha Tsui Public Pier and ending at the Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai.
Li Chengtian said that in the past, you must take the Yau Ma Tei or the Star Ferry, and you can swim across the sea by yourself. It feels very good. "I have the ability to complete it in 20 minutes." Since the last two swims from Tsim Sha Tsui to the Convention and Exhibition Center were in Completed in 20 minutes, he hopes that this year can also be completed with the same results.
The improvement of water quality in the Victoria Harbour has led to the resumption of the Victoria Harbour Swimming. Li Chengtian said that Hong Kong has a beautiful harbour, and the government has greatly improved its water quality and coastal facilities over the years. "It is the pride of every Hong Kong person to be in the Victoria Harbour." I think the swimming line will be changed this year and swim from the Wan Chai Golden Bauhinia Square public pier to the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui. I think the scenery is better.
The Hong Kong team swimming marathon coach Mai Haoran (right) reminded that swimmers can start a little left halfway after entering the water to enjoy the "assistance" of pushing the boat along the water.
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Hong Kong Team Swimming Coach: Don’t take off your clothes too soon when the temperature is cooler
The Hong Kong team swimming marathon coach Mai Haoran reminded swimmers that it is not advisable to increase the amount of training a few days before the competition, as usual, so as to avoid physical strain; remember to eat breakfast on the day of the competition, mainly starchy, such as bread, bananas, wheat Avoid greasy foods, such as skins; buy time when you arrive at the scene, do warm-up exercises with a large amount of activity, such as jogging, light jumping in place, etc., and then stretch your body.
He specifically mentioned that as it was held as late as December this year, the temperature was relatively cool, so it is not advisable to take off your clothes too early as in previous years. In addition, you must keep warming up until you are in the water; after the game, you must wash up and replenish warm water and eat protein-rich foods. , And doing stretching exercises.
Swimmers can start a little bit to the left and then enjoy the help of "push the boat along the water"
The Observatory predicted that the day will be fine, warm and dry during the day, and the northeasterly wind will be gentle during the day, and swimmers can be described as swimming against the wind.
Coach Mai pointed out that the waves in Victoria Harbour have always been small, so participants don’t need to worry. The current flows from west to east, reminding participants that it’s not advisable to swim in a straight line. Become a helper to the finish line.” For experienced swimmers, he recommends to recognize the buildings on the opposite bank first, and follow the players in front to reduce the possibility of water resistance and disorientation.
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