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

Chinese student displays 70 marathon medals at graduation after running to fund education
South China Morning Post Wednesday 01 July 2026, 10:00 UTC By Alice Yan 1 min read
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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 school held its graduation ceremony on June 23.

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 school held its graduation ceremony on June 23. After receiving his graduation certificate from two school leaders, Jin stepped off the stage, picked up a shoulder pole that was hung with dozens of medals, and carried...
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