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Chinese student displays 70 marathon medals at graduation

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A university student in China has gained attention for displaying over 70 marathon medals at his graduation ceremony. Jin Yanwei, a student at Xian Traffic Engineering Institute, carried the medals on a shoulder pole to celebrate his academic achievement, which he funded through his running endeavors. He has been participating in marathons since 2021, running extensively to support his education. AI

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Chinese student displays 70 marathon medals at graduation

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alice Yan ·

    Chinese student displays 70 marathon medals at graduation after running to fund education

    A university student in northwestern China who used a shoulder pole to carry over 70 marathon competition medals to his graduation ceremony has captivated mainland social media. Jin Yanwei, 24, graduated from Xian Traffic Engineering Institute in Shaanxi province this summer. The…

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