Blood in leeches’ stomachs contains DNA that shows the diversity of wildlife in a certain area. This information can be used to combat the illegal wildlife trade, and thus reduce animal-to-human infection risks.

When a runner went viral for completing 50km around his flat, to avoid to virus, another stepped up to the plate and doubled the distance.

You Peiquan adheres to traditional ethics by keeping his spirit and vigour hidden until he strikes during race time.

The coronavirus means runners are unable or unwilling to venture outdoors, but it will not stop China’s love or running, even if they have to do it indoors.

Wen Xu decides the best way to highlight climate change is by exploring affected places after falling through thin ice to a lake that should not have been there.

The 170km race is won by Eion Keith and Kaori Niwa, while eight of the top 15 spots in the 50km go to Omani athletes

There will be three distances at the race in Sichuan – 120km, 60km and 30km – as the brand shows confidence in the appetite of the Chinese market.

The event takes place this weekend over three distances – 50km, 130km and 170km.

The influential commentator says races in China need to come up with something unique to compete in a crowded market place.

Chinese athlete’s talent spotted at just 10 years old and he has not looked back, winning swimming medals before changing to triathlon.

Multi-day races are new to China, so there was a ‘mixed bag of abilities’ in the local riders

The steeplechase champion is considered modest and hard working by those who know her.

The Chinese arrive in Chamonix with high expectations, but leave winless and full of new learning, ready to take on the famous races next year

Another race added to the list of Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc branded events as the total rises to five, including the original in Chamonix.

Huang Zhouwen is one of very few free solo climbers in China, who is focused and picks challenging but beautiful routes.

There are countless kilometres of claustrophobia-inducing underground caves in Yunnan, full of bats and home to a newly discovered species of fungus.

Born without fingers on his left hand, Brett Hillier didn’t let his handicap stop him turning pro – and now he passes on his life lessons to his students.

A lifelong passion for white water has seen Winn become central to the conservation effort in China and he is effecting real change in policy

Fatima Deryan becomes the first Lebanese woman to climb Everest but is stuck behind inexperienced climbers, one leans on her in the queues

Mike Dobie has created a trad climbing mecca in Liming, Yunnan, but when he first arrived in China he was struggling with alcoholism.

Chinese runner bursts onto the trail running scene, but is now focused on shorter distances and marathon running.

Andrea Gianni surprised to see Chinese people taking part in skimo, and starts a club as a result

Du Mingrui says running tourism will grow as Chinese people ‘want more of everything’.

The famous race in Chamonix has reduced the number of points needed for each race

One of Hong Kong’s top runners put her success down to a lack of time forcing shorter, sharper sessions and miles through the legs gained by ultras

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American runner is focused on fun as he racks up bizarre world records, including fancy dress marathon and marathon with a pram

Shen Jiasheng lives and trains with Chinese stars Qi Min and Yao Miao, but the 24-year-old is emerging from their shadow at the UTMB and HK100