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4-year-old boy comes second among 1,000 planking in Chengdu

A plank competition was held in Sichuan Tourism College in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province, on April 26. 1,000 people took part in the challenging contest.

1,000 people participate in the plank competition in Sichuan Tourism College in Chengdu, Sichuan province on April 26. [Photo/Xinhua]

The participants aged 4 to 65 and from all walks of life included students, doctors, businessmen and retired workers.

Mai Silong, a 27-year-old man from Jinniu district in Chengdu city, won the competition, planking for an hour. The second prize surprisingly went to a 4-year-old boy, Wang Haoyu, who maintained the plank position for an incredible 48 minutes.

A girl cheers for Wang Haoyu, the second prize winner of the plank competition held in Sichuan Tourism College in Chengdu, Sichuan province on April 26. [Photo/Xinhua]

The plank, or front hold, is a popular strength exercise these days since it requires no equipment, but can efficiently strengthen the abdominals, back and shoulders.

1,000 people participate in the plank competition in Sichuan Tourism College in Chengdu, Sichuan province on April 26. [Photo/Xinhua]

By Shi Zihan and edited by Mevlut Katik