Tianfu New Materials Chairman Li Gan Completes Chicago Marathon, Embodying the Spirit of Perseverance and Innovation

Recently, Mr. Li Gan, Chairman of Tianfu New Materials Technology Co., Ltd., successfully completed the 2025 Chicago Marathon, demonstrating the company’s core values of endurance, breakthrough, and innovation through his personal journey of running. As one of the six World Marathon Majors, the Chicago Marathon is renowned for its scenic city course and rigorous race standards, attracting tens of thousands of runners from around the globe.

Despite his busy schedule managing the company, Chairman Li has maintained a long-term commitment to running and physical fitness. Participating in the Chicago Marathon was not only a test of endurance, but also a reflection of his leadership philosophy — that persistence and discipline are key to both personal growth and business success. “Running a marathon is much like managing a company,” Mr. Li said. “You must stay focused, keep your pace steady, and never give up, even when the road gets tough.”

On race day, under the cool Chicago morning sky, Li Gan completed the full marathon with determination and composure, inspiring colleagues, friends, and international partners alike. His participation was praised as a vivid example of leadership by action — a symbol of the resilience and ambition driving China’s advanced manufacturing industry onto the global stage.

Tianfu New Materials stated that the company will continue to embrace the “marathon spirit” exemplified by its chairman, pursuing continuous innovation and sustainable development in high-performance composite materials. For Tianfu, every stride forward — on the track or in business — represents a commitment to excellence and progress.