Historical eventMay 222021

Gansu ultramarathon disaster

Hypothermia kills 21 runners in the 100 km (60-mile) Gansu ultramarathon disaster in China.

5th anniversary in 2026

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When
Saturday, May 22 20215 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
Anniversary
5th in 2026
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Dates: From 2021.

What happened

Hypothermia kills 21 runners in the 100 km (60-mile) Gansu ultramarathon disaster in China.

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When did Gansu ultramarathon disaster happen?

May 22 2021 — 5 years ago, on a Saturday.

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