Last-minute marathon entry puts woman on new life path

Early in 2015, Beijing native Yu Jing, then a 29-year-old beginner, registered for the TCS New York City Marathon for fun.

Yu knew one only has a slim chance of being selected in the draw for such an internationally popular marathon, so she made no genuine attempt to secure entry nor cared much about the result. But by a stroke of luck she was selected, catapulting her on a life-changing journey.