50-year-old goes viral for smoking during a marathon – but others say he should be banned

A 50-year-old man has become the subject of various debates online after it was discovered that he completed a marathon while chain-smoking.

While it’s a bit impressive to know he still finished with a record time, the smoking habit caused quite a stir for many onlookers – who inevitably wanted him out of future races.



The man, known as ‘Uncle Chen’, was photographed while running the Xin’anjiang marathon in Jiande, China recently while smoking throughout the event. The images went viral on Weibo, a popular social media app in China.

He finished the 42-kilometre race with an impressive time of three hours and 28 minutes, placing 574th among nearly 1,500 runners.


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Apparently, Uncle Chen has this habit of lighting up only when he competes in marathons. Credit: Faudi Muhadi on YouTube

Uncle Chen seems to have a habit of smoking in marathons. He was first pictured smoking in a marathon in Guangzhou in 2018, where he clocked in at three hours and thirty-six minutes. At the 2019 Xiamen Marathon, he ran for three hours and thirty-two minutes.

He also competes in ultramarathons as well, running for up to 12 hours straight or distances from 50 kilometres.

Uncle Chen (allegedly) only smokes cigarettes when running.



However, social media users were upset over this, saying that Uncle Chen’s behaviour was ‘inappropriate’ considering he entered an athletics event. Most expressed their frustration that Uncle Chen is still allowed to smoke while running and some said it wasn’t fair for other athletes in his vicinity who might be inhaling second-hand smoke.

‘This type of behaviour should be banned from the race,’ one commented.

Another wrote: ‘I feel bad for the runners around him.’

‘Imagine being stuck behind him the whole race,’ a third added.

Some joked around and saluted his abilities.

‘There goes my hero. Watch him as he smokes,’ shared one on social media site, Instagram.

Someone else commented: ‘So this is what peak performance looks like.’


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Uncle Chen runs with a cigarette in his mouth. Credit: Weibo

Others wondered if smoking during a marathon would constitute a ‘doping violation’. The use of performance-enhancing drugs is prohibited in almost all sporting events; there are technically no rules against smoking during Chinese marathons.

Uncle Chen, who earned the nickname ‘Smoking Brother’ after an event in 2017, wasn’t trying for a world record it seems. There are no records for smoking cigarettes while running a marathon in the Guinness World Records.


Key Takeaways

  • A 50-year-old Chinese man, known as ‘Uncle Chen’, went viral after completing a marathon in an impressive time while chain smoking.
  • The photos of him went viral on Weibo, which is a well-known Chinese social media app.
  • Weibo users were angered by Uncle Chen’s actions and felt they were appropriate during an athletics event.
  • No laws prohibit racers in China from competing while smoking.
What can you say about this story, members? Do you think Uncle Chen’s habit is impressive or is it inappropriate for an athlete? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
 
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A true athlete wouldn't smoke.

If there are no rules against it then they may need to rewrite the rules.

Other country rules are different to ours. When hubby's family came from Greece a few years ago , they couldn't believe that you were not allowed to smoke on trains or restaurants, they are allowed in Greece

This man only smokes when running 🏃‍♀️ 🤔 does he do it on purpose to bother other runners or does he do it to get publicity?

I don't believe he should be allowed
 
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A 50-year-old man has become the subject of various debates online after it was discovered that he completed a marathon while chain-smoking.

While it’s a bit impressive to know he still finished with a record time, the smoking habit caused quite a stir for many onlookers – who inevitably wanted him out of future races.



The man, known as ‘Uncle Chen’, was photographed while running the Xin’anjiang marathon in Jiande, China recently while smoking throughout the event. The images went viral on Weibo, a popular social media app in China.

He finished the 42-kilometre race with an impressive time of three hours and 28 minutes, placing 574th among nearly 1,500 runners.


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Apparently, Uncle Chen has this habit of lighting up only when he competes in marathons. Credit: Faudi Muhadi on YouTube

Uncle Chen seems to have a habit of smoking in marathons. He was first pictured smoking in a marathon in Guangzhou in 2018, where he clocked in at three hours and thirty-six minutes. At the 2019 Xiamen Marathon, he ran for three hours and thirty-two minutes.

He also competes in ultramarathons as well, running for up to 12 hours straight or distances from 50 kilometres.

Uncle Chen (allegedly) only smokes cigarettes when running.



However, social media users were upset over this, saying that Uncle Chen’s behaviour was ‘inappropriate’ considering he entered an athletics event. Most expressed their frustration that Uncle Chen is still allowed to smoke while running and some said it wasn’t fair for other athletes in his vicinity who might be inhaling second-hand smoke.

‘This type of behaviour should be banned from the race,’ one commented.

Another wrote: ‘I feel bad for the runners around him.’

‘Imagine being stuck behind him the whole race,’ a third added.

Some joked around and saluted his abilities.

‘There goes my hero. Watch him as he smokes,’ shared one on social media site, Instagram.

Someone else commented: ‘So this is what peak performance looks like.’


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Uncle Chen runs with a cigarette in his mouth. Credit: Weibo

Others wondered if smoking during a marathon would constitute a ‘doping violation’. The use of performance-enhancing drugs is prohibited in almost all sporting events; there are technically no rules against smoking during Chinese marathons.

Uncle Chen, who earned the nickname ‘Smoking Brother’ after an event in 2017, wasn’t trying for a world record it seems. There are no records for smoking cigarettes while running a marathon in the Guinness World Records.


Key Takeaways

  • A 50-year-old Chinese man, known as ‘Uncle Chen’, went viral after completing a marathon in an impressive time while chain smoking.
  • The photos of him went viral on Weibo, which is a well-known Chinese social media app.
  • Weibo users were angered by Uncle Chen’s actions and felt they were appropriate during an athletics event.
  • No laws prohibit racers in China from competing while smoking.
What can you say about this story, members? Do you think Uncle Chen’s habit is impressive or is it inappropriate for an athlete? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
That's his own business! to many People have nothing better to do but see faults in everything Other People do
 
That's his own business! to many People have nothing better to do but see faults in everything Other People do
Not really , second hand smoking which affects the runners near him , has serious side affects.
What's the phrase 🤔 oh yeh I respect that you want to smoke but respect that I do not want to smoke.

Along George St Sydney there are actually no smoking signs , workers would stand on the street smoking and passers-by would cop the smoke .
 
A 50-year-old man has become the subject of various debates online after it was discovered that he completed a marathon while chain-smoking.

While it’s a bit impressive to know he still finished with a record time, the smoking habit caused quite a stir for many onlookers – who inevitably wanted him out of future races.



The man, known as ‘Uncle Chen’, was photographed while running the Xin’anjiang marathon in Jiande, China recently while smoking throughout the event. The images went viral on Weibo, a popular social media app in China.

He finished the 42-kilometre race with an impressive time of three hours and 28 minutes, placing 574th among nearly 1,500 runners.


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Apparently, Uncle Chen has this habit of lighting up only when he competes in marathons. Credit: Faudi Muhadi on YouTube

Uncle Chen seems to have a habit of smoking in marathons. He was first pictured smoking in a marathon in Guangzhou in 2018, where he clocked in at three hours and thirty-six minutes. At the 2019 Xiamen Marathon, he ran for three hours and thirty-two minutes.

He also competes in ultramarathons as well, running for up to 12 hours straight or distances from 50 kilometres.

Uncle Chen (allegedly) only smokes cigarettes when running.



However, social media users were upset over this, saying that Uncle Chen’s behaviour was ‘inappropriate’ considering he entered an athletics event. Most expressed their frustration that Uncle Chen is still allowed to smoke while running and some said it wasn’t fair for other athletes in his vicinity who might be inhaling second-hand smoke.

‘This type of behaviour should be banned from the race,’ one commented.

Another wrote: ‘I feel bad for the runners around him.’

‘Imagine being stuck behind him the whole race,’ a third added.

Some joked around and saluted his abilities.

‘There goes my hero. Watch him as he smokes,’ shared one on social media site, Instagram.

Someone else commented: ‘So this is what peak performance looks like.’


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Uncle Chen runs with a cigarette in his mouth. Credit: Weibo

Others wondered if smoking during a marathon would constitute a ‘doping violation’. The use of performance-enhancing drugs is prohibited in almost all sporting events; there are technically no rules against smoking during Chinese marathons.

Uncle Chen, who earned the nickname ‘Smoking Brother’ after an event in 2017, wasn’t trying for a world record it seems. There are no records for smoking cigarettes while running a marathon in the Guinness World Records.


Key Takeaways

  • A 50-year-old Chinese man, known as ‘Uncle Chen’, went viral after completing a marathon in an impressive time while chain smoking.
  • The photos of him went viral on Weibo, which is a well-known Chinese social media app.
  • Weibo users were angered by Uncle Chen’s actions and felt they were appropriate during an athletics event.
  • No laws prohibit racers in China from competing while smoking.
What can you say about this story, members? Do you think Uncle Chen’s habit is impressive or is it inappropriate for an athlete? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
Different rules/laws in different countries...has not been told not to smoke ...only people around would have to say something....anyway HE MAY inhale deeply to expand his lungs.....who knows 🤔🤔
 
A 50-year-old man has become the subject of various debates online after it was discovered that he completed a marathon while chain-smoking.

While it’s a bit impressive to know he still finished with a record time, the smoking habit caused quite a stir for many onlookers – who inevitably wanted him out of future races.



The man, known as ‘Uncle Chen’, was photographed while running the Xin’anjiang marathon in Jiande, China recently while smoking throughout the event. The images went viral on Weibo, a popular social media app in China.

He finished the 42-kilometre race with an impressive time of three hours and 28 minutes, placing 574th among nearly 1,500 runners.


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Apparently, Uncle Chen has this habit of lighting up only when he competes in marathons. Credit: Faudi Muhadi on YouTube

Uncle Chen seems to have a habit of smoking in marathons. He was first pictured smoking in a marathon in Guangzhou in 2018, where he clocked in at three hours and thirty-six minutes. At the 2019 Xiamen Marathon, he ran for three hours and thirty-two minutes.

He also competes in ultramarathons as well, running for up to 12 hours straight or distances from 50 kilometres.

Uncle Chen (allegedly) only smokes cigarettes when running.



However, social media users were upset over this, saying that Uncle Chen’s behaviour was ‘inappropriate’ considering he entered an athletics event. Most expressed their frustration that Uncle Chen is still allowed to smoke while running and some said it wasn’t fair for other athletes in his vicinity who might be inhaling second-hand smoke.

‘This type of behaviour should be banned from the race,’ one commented.

Another wrote: ‘I feel bad for the runners around him.’

‘Imagine being stuck behind him the whole race,’ a third added.

Some joked around and saluted his abilities.

‘There goes my hero. Watch him as he smokes,’ shared one on social media site, Instagram.

Someone else commented: ‘So this is what peak performance looks like.’


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Uncle Chen runs with a cigarette in his mouth. Credit: Weibo

Others wondered if smoking during a marathon would constitute a ‘doping violation’. The use of performance-enhancing drugs is prohibited in almost all sporting events; there are technically no rules against smoking during Chinese marathons.

Uncle Chen, who earned the nickname ‘Smoking Brother’ after an event in 2017, wasn’t trying for a world record it seems. There are no records for smoking cigarettes while running a marathon in the Guinness World Records.


Key Takeaways

  • A 50-year-old Chinese man, known as ‘Uncle Chen’, went viral after completing a marathon in an impressive time while chain smoking.
  • The photos of him went viral on Weibo, which is a well-known Chinese social media app.
  • Weibo users were angered by Uncle Chen’s actions and felt they were appropriate during an athletics event.
  • No laws prohibit racers in China from competing while smoking.
What can you say about this story, members? Do you think Uncle Chen’s habit is impressive or is it inappropriate for an athlete? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
MAYBE there is more than tobacco in those cigarettes as he only smokes them when competing
 
A 50-year-old man has become the subject of various debates online after it was discovered that he completed a marathon while chain-smoking.

While it’s a bit impressive to know he still finished with a record time, the smoking habit caused quite a stir for many onlookers – who inevitably wanted him out of future races.



The man, known as ‘Uncle Chen’, was photographed while running the Xin’anjiang marathon in Jiande, China recently while smoking throughout the event. The images went viral on Weibo, a popular social media app in China.

He finished the 42-kilometre race with an impressive time of three hours and 28 minutes, placing 574th among nearly 1,500 runners.


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Apparently, Uncle Chen has this habit of lighting up only when he competes in marathons. Credit: Faudi Muhadi on YouTube

Uncle Chen seems to have a habit of smoking in marathons. He was first pictured smoking in a marathon in Guangzhou in 2018, where he clocked in at three hours and thirty-six minutes. At the 2019 Xiamen Marathon, he ran for three hours and thirty-two minutes.

He also competes in ultramarathons as well, running for up to 12 hours straight or distances from 50 kilometres.

Uncle Chen (allegedly) only smokes cigarettes when running.



However, social media users were upset over this, saying that Uncle Chen’s behaviour was ‘inappropriate’ considering he entered an athletics event. Most expressed their frustration that Uncle Chen is still allowed to smoke while running and some said it wasn’t fair for other athletes in his vicinity who might be inhaling second-hand smoke.

‘This type of behaviour should be banned from the race,’ one commented.

Another wrote: ‘I feel bad for the runners around him.’

‘Imagine being stuck behind him the whole race,’ a third added.

Some joked around and saluted his abilities.

‘There goes my hero. Watch him as he smokes,’ shared one on social media site, Instagram.

Someone else commented: ‘So this is what peak performance looks like.’


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Uncle Chen runs with a cigarette in his mouth. Credit: Weibo

Others wondered if smoking during a marathon would constitute a ‘doping violation’. The use of performance-enhancing drugs is prohibited in almost all sporting events; there are technically no rules against smoking during Chinese marathons.

Uncle Chen, who earned the nickname ‘Smoking Brother’ after an event in 2017, wasn’t trying for a world record it seems. There are no records for smoking cigarettes while running a marathon in the Guinness World Records.


Key Takeaways

  • A 50-year-old Chinese man, known as ‘Uncle Chen’, went viral after completing a marathon in an impressive time while chain smoking.
  • The photos of him went viral on Weibo, which is a well-known Chinese social media app.
  • Weibo users were angered by Uncle Chen’s actions and felt they were appropriate during an athletics event.
  • No laws prohibit racers in China from competing while smoking.
What can you say about this story, members? Do you think Uncle Chen’s habit is impressive or is it inappropriate for an athlete? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
There could be anything in those cigarettes , it certainly doesnt give a good impression of an athlete
 
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