Since 2001, Chen Guanming has undertaken a remarkable 105,630-mile journey across 1,764 cities in China and 22 countries in a 400-pound pedicab rickshaw to promote the spirit of the Olympics, reaching destinations like Beijing for the 2008 Games and London for the 2012 Winter Games, aiming for Rio de Janeiro in 2016. Along the way, he has faced formidable physical challenges, relying on the kindness of strangers and the support of the Chinese communities he visits. Chen, a former farmer from Jiangsu, China, has turned his rickshaw into his home, facing natural disasters and law enforcement encounters with resilience and a philosophy of overcoming fear and adversity. His journey symbolizes a commitment to a cause greater than himself, transforming personal challenges into an inspiring testament to the human spirit’s endurance and the universal appeal of the Olympic ideals.
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