"The First Hercules of Huaxia" could haul away the wheat from 24 mu (about 1.6 hectares) of land.
"My name is Long Wu, Long for the descendants of the dragon, and Wu for Chinese martial arts - I am a descendant of the dragon who loves martial arts." At noon yesterday, the 2009 "Yulin Pharmaceutical" Cup National Hercules Elite Competition concluded perfectly with an energetic performance by the new champion, Long Wu. Despite the persistent drizzle and chilly weather, Long Wu, flexing his muscles with his shirt off, managed to bring the atmosphere on site to a boil. Enthusiastic citizens who had been watching in the rain all morning crowded around him to take photos. Some bold young men even felt his muscles while looking: "These arms are tougher than iron - how did you train them!"