Xuexiang Cheng

Xuexiang completed the Antarctic Ice Ultra (marathon distance) in Nov. 2025, running 42.195 km in one of the world’s most extreme and demanding environments. He is President of the EMBA Alumni Association and the EMBA Gobi Running Club of Renmin University of China, where he actively promotes endurance sports and running culture. Xuexiang is the founder of the 120-Year Healthy Life Elite Club and an advocate for proactive public health, promoting a long-term vision of healthier aging through sport. He has also supported a special education school in Huangshan through charitable initiatives for over 16 years. In 2026, celebrating the 90th anniversary of China Pharmaceutical University, Xuexiang will race internationally wearing bib number 90. After completing the 777 World Marathon Challenge, he will continue on to the North Pole Marathon, linking Antarctica + 777 + North Pole (777+2) as a symbolic overseas alumni relay in honor of his alma mater.