Thousands gather in Wuhan for latest Yangtze River crossing

The Yangtze River once again bore witness to passion and grit on Thursday as swimmers cut through its waves in Wuhan, Hubei province.

Shortly after 6 am, locals and tourists lined the riverbank, eagerly awaiting the start of the 51st Wuhan Yangtze River Crossing event.

Among them were gray-haired seniors, children held high on their fathers' shoulders, young people live-streaming with mobile phones, and spectators who had traveled hundreds of kilometers from other cities. Cheers and shouts of encouragement echoed nonstop along the shore.

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