Brazilian Julio Mamute’s inspiring journey from obesity to conquering Great Wall of China
Oct 30, 2026
After losing more than 120kg naturally through swimming and exercise, Brazilian Julio Mamute has tackled marathon events across six countries over the past year, culminating a week ago on the steep stone steps of the Great Wall of China.
Having once peaked at an immobilising 310kg, Mamute told the South China Morning Post that for him, running has never been about distance or medals, but about survival. “I run to save my life,” he said. “I run to live.”
On Sunday afternoon, Mamute finally...
