lcionline Chapter 21: Semi-finals, entered the young generation
Chapter 21: Semi-finals, entered the young generation
Chapter 200 m semi-finals, the young generation has entered, the hero is old, Ma Xin is out
Zhao Yun waited until the two finished their training, chatted with them for a while on the playground, and then they went back to their own places.
Zhao Yun found Wang Xin to have dinner with him. After dinner, Wang Xin began to explain to Zhao Yun the strategy for tomorrow's game.
"How do you feel about your condition? Can you make it to the finals?"
"No problem! I feel like I'm in good shape and should be able to maintain this state in tomorrow's game."
"Okay! You can continue to play in the semi-finals tomorrow with the performance you had today. With 20.28 seconds, you will have no problem getting into the finals! The biggest problem now is that there is only more than an hour left before the finals. Can you maintain your performance in the finals?"
"Actually, I feel like I can still do better. I feel like I didn't even vent my emotions in today's game, and I advanced."
"Really? Then just maintain 20.28 seconds in tomorrow's semi-final, and then go all out in the final." Wang Xin said in disbelief.
"it is good!"
"Don't have too much pressure, you are already a champion. It doesn't matter if you can't win the 200m, you are still young and have plenty of opportunities! There will definitely be a place for you in Rabbit Country's track and field events in the future, my feeling is right. Yes! It's definitely right!" Wang Xin said affirmatively.
"Don't worry, coach. I won't feel any pressure. I will be a pressure to them." Zhao Yun said domineeringly.
"Okay, don't play with your phone when you go home today. Leave your phone with me and go back to have a good rest. I'll call you in the morning."
Zhao Yun originally wanted to go back and watch Zhang Manman and Liu Qin’s live broadcast, but it seems his plan has been ruined.
The two of them watched today's game video for a while. Wang Xin took notes of other players' strengths while watching. Then he would explain it to Zhao Yun from time to time. At nine o'clock, Wang Xin asked Zhao Yun to go back and rest. Before leaving, Zhao Yun pressed his phone on Wang Xin.
At 7:15 the next day, Wang Xin went to the dormitory to wake Zhao Yun up for dinner. After the two finished eating, they rushed to the gymnasium to prepare for today's game.
On August 8, the weather was clear, with a wind force of level 5 and a wind speed of 1 m/s.
At 8 o'clock in the morning, Zhao Yun started to warm up. During this time, he saw Ma Xin also preparing to warm up.
8:.
"All participants in the men's 200m track and field event semi-finals Group A, please enter the venue and prepare! Other participants, please leave the venue!"
"All athletes participating in the men's track and field 200m semi-finals Group A please enter the venue and get ready! Other athletes please leave the venue!" the loudspeaker began to urge.
Zhao Yun, who was in Group A, also quickly adjusted the starting device to the optimal position.
Lane 3, same position as the qualifiers.
Wang Xin came over and shouted to Zhao Yun, "Relax! Don't panic! Come on!"
Zhao Yun nodded at Wang Xin, and turned around with a calm face. He looked at the platform and saw that Liu Qin and Zhang Manman were not there, and he felt a little disappointed. Sports was Zhao Yun's best asset.
"Dear audience! Dear audience, I am bringing you the semi-finals of the men's 200-meter track and field event of the th National Games. I am the host, Li Lu."
"I am Sun Ming!"
"Coach Sun, what do you think about this semi-final match?"
"In this semi-final, we can clearly see that many young players have emerged. This is our hope for the future of this project. Moreover, the simultaneous appearance of new and old players on the field has played a role in connecting the past and the future."
"Coach Sun is right. Players like Zhao Yun, Guo Zhongze, Tang Xingqiang, Liang Jinsheng, He Jiayong, Wu Zhiqiang, Xie Zhenye, and Bie Ke in this match are all born in the 1990s. They are all quite young players. And they are all very strong players in the qualifiers."
"Regarding this semi-final, Coach Sun, who do you think will make it out of the crowd? We must not make a fool of ourselves this time. Last time, many viewers complained about our unprofessional predictions for the 100-meter race."
"Hahaha! Regarding the face-slapping, I have to tell the audience friends that what we predict is only what is said within the scope of our cognition. We can't predict some genius players accurately. The reason why a genius is a genius is because he jumps out of the understanding of ordinary people and can do things, so he is called a genius. Regarding this game, although there are veterans and young players competing on the stage at the same time, I am still more optimistic about the player Xie Zhenye. Of course, the strength of the veteran player Ma Xin should not be underestimated! There is also a possibility of breaking out. They all have a chance!" Coach Sun learned his lesson this time and spoke to the audience's heart. Now all the audience thinks that Xie Zhenye can break out.
"Well, Ma Xin is a veteran athlete who is 32 years old this year. This may be his last National Games. He was the runner-up in the -meter race this time, so he must be very capable. Okay! We'll wait and see! The competition will start soon."
"Ready!" the referee shouted
Standing up, bending his waist, and supporting himself on the ground with his hands, Zhao Yun mechanically repeated these movements countless times.
Bang! The starting gun goes off!
Zhao Yun rushed out like an arrow.
"The gun went off, the race started, and the start was perfect." The host began to introduce the competition.
"In the first thirty meters, we can't see the gap yet. Let's keep watching. The gap will widen right here at the bend!"
"At the bend, Bie Ke started to lead by half a body length, followed by Zhao Yun, He Jiayong and Wu Zhiqiang. The three players were neck and neck, half a body length ahead of the other players, forming the second echelon."
"It's 80 meters, Zhao Yun has entered his comfort zone. Zhao Yun is the fastest in a straight line among these players. Zhao Yun has caught up and formed the first echelon with Bie Ke, half a body length ahead of the other players. He Jiayong and Wu Zhiqiang followed closely behind to form the second echelon."
"In the last 100 meters, Zhao Yun and Bie Ke were still in the lead. They started to speed up. All the runners started to speed up. In this straight section, Zhao Yun had a tendency to surpass Bie Ke."
"Bie Ke is still ahead of Zhao Yun, half a body length ahead."
"In the last fifty meters, Zhao Yun exerted his strength, and so did Bie Ke, and they were neck and neck. He Jiayong and Wu Zhiqiang also accelerated with all their strength. Zhao Yun and Bie Ke took the lead with a very slight advantage over He Jiayong and Wu Zhiqiang."
"The most exciting moment came in the last 30 meters. Speed up, speed up, everything speeds up again."
"Who can rush out? In the last ten meters, Bie Ke is still half a body length ahead of Zhao Yun and the others. Zhao Yun is running neck and neck with He Jiayong and Wu Zhiqiang."
"Zhao Yun speeds up again and launches a counterattack. He catches up, catches up, Zhao Yun catches up with Bie Ke, and they both cross the finish line at the same time! We need to wait and see who will be the first place!"
"21.10 seconds! I have broken the record of this National Games again. This competition is really exciting. I didn't expect it to be so close."
"Wow! This is really unexpected! So intense!" Coach Sun also echoed from the side.
"Okay! The referee's result is out. Bie Ke's time is 21.10 seconds, so Zhao Yun's final time is 21.11 seconds. Wu Zhiqiang's time is 21.16 seconds, and He Jiayong's final time is 21.18 seconds. Congratulations to Bie Ke for winning first place in the group and entering the finals. Congratulations to Zhao Yun, He Jiayong, and Wu Zhiqiang for entering the finals!"
"Coach Sun, do you have anything to say about the men's 200m Group A semi-final that just ended?" the host asked the guest Coach Sun.
"Youth Storm is too young. All the athletes born in the 200s advanced. Has the -meter baton been passed to those born in the s? This is really unexpected. I thought that these athletes born in the s would rise, but I didn't expect them to rise so soon. It's really like the younger generation pushing the older generation forward!" Coach Sun said with emotion!
"They are indeed too young! Their rise is a bit overwhelming and unprepared. Especially this athlete named Zhao Yun, who streaked across the sky like a meteor. The speed of his rise and the speed of historical changes are so fast that we are all caught off guard. Of course, we also have to pay tribute to those athletes who have contributed to the track and field career of Rabbit Country!"
Zhao Yun didn't have time to listen to the two idiot hosts talking nonsense, and went to find Wang Xin. To be assigned to Group A this time was a huge benefit for Zhao Yun, as he could rest more. Of course, other Group A players also got this advantage.
Some reporters were already taking photos when Zhao Yun came over, and some media had already made some guesses about Zhao Yun's winning the championship.
"Yes, being able to be on par with Bie Ke has already proved that we have the ability to win the championship." Wang Xin said after hugging Zhao Yun.
After Wang Xin handed Zhao Yun a towel, he watched Zhao Yun wiping his sweat and said, "Have a good rest, and don't make any mistakes in the final. Give them a surprise! Put some pressure on them. Coach Li Fang just called me and learned that you have entered the final. Li Fang will come to watch your final with Liu Qin and Manman. Your two good brothers are here to cheer you on! Ha! Ha! Ha!" Wang Xin said to Zhao Yun with a smile.
"Really? Then I have to work harder later and not embarrass my brothers." Zhao Yun said.
"Well! Let's go over there to replenish our energy and have a good rest!"
Zhao Yun walked aside to rest.
"All Group B athletes participating in the men's 200m track and field semi-finals please enter the venue to prepare, other athletes please leave the venue!"
"All Group B athletes participating in the men's track and field 200m semi-finals are requested to enter the venue to prepare. Other athletes are requested to leave the venue!" The loudspeaker once again organized the athletes to enter.
At 9:30, with the referee's "get ready" and the starting gun sounded, the qualifying round for the men's 200m track and field event semi-final Group B began.
"The race has begun, and Xie Zhenye is in the lead."
"Xie Zhenye was in a crushing position right from the start. Too arrogant! Xie Zhenye."
"Xie Zhenye is unstoppable at 30 meters, and will enter the curve immediately."
"After entering the bend, Tang Xingqiang, Guo Zhongze, Liang Jinsheng and Ma Xin caught up and did not allow Xie Zhenye to expand his advantage. He maintained a state of being able to catch up."
“Entering the corner, Tang Xingqiang demonstrated his perfect cornering skills and maintained a half-body gap with Xie Zhenye.”
"In the last 100 meters, Xie Zhenye started to speed up, and Tang Xingqiang also started to speed up. Xie Zhenye pulled away. Tang Xingqiang held on to Xie Zhenye tightly, not letting Xie Zhenye stand out alone."
"In the last thirty meters, Xie Zhenye was still running and accelerating. In the last ten seconds, Xie Zhenye was one body length ahead. In the last five meters, the final finish line, 21.07 seconds! Congratulations to Xie Zhenye for winning first place in Group B of the men's 200m track and field semi-finals, which was also the first place in the entire semi-finals, and entering the finals. Congratulations to Tang Xingqiang, who entered the finals in 21.13 seconds. Entering the finals with them were Liang Jinsheng, who had a time of 21.20 seconds, and Guo Zhongze, who also entered the finals in 21.26 seconds."
Ma Xin, who was highly expected by the host and guests, did not make it to the finals. His performance would have been the best in the finals in previous years. What a pity! This year, the 200m race was dominated by young runners. Although he ran a good time of 21.27 seconds, he still missed the finals.
Ma Xin looked at the results with a dejected look on his face, and then looked at the passionate young players around him. His mentality suddenly changed. The hero is old! Although there is no way to change it, it is still a pity.
"I'm old! It's time to retire!" Ma Xin thought.
Then he walked step by step towards the direction where Zhao Yun was resting.
"Zhao Yun!" Ma Xin came and greeted Zhao Yun.
"Ok!"
"I'm sorry. I hope you don't take those little tricks before the game too seriously. I don't ask for your forgiveness. It was my fault and I have to admit it. You are very good and young. I hope you can lead the Rabbit Country track and field program to a higher level in the future. At that time, I will raise a toast with you in front of the TV. From now on, we will part ways and wish you a bright future. These words are just my sincere blessings to you as a player who is not qualified to be called a senior!" After saying this, he left the venue dejectedly without caring about what Zhao Yun said.
Zhao Yun looked confused. What was going on? This was all a mess. I didn't understand!
"Isn't it incredible?" Wang Xin said to Zhao Yun.
Zhao Yun nodded.
"It's easy to understand. His little tricks are so-called skills used by opponents on the field without violating the rules of the game, just like when you saw Liu Xiang in the final, the black guy deliberately jumped the gun to disrupt the rhythm of others. And his words of blessing are also sincere blessings to you. This is a kind of expectation of you, a fellow countryman who grew up under the red flag. At this time, he is no longer a player but a fellow countryman. Do you understand?" Wang Xin explained. Wang Xin didn't want Zhao Yun to participate in the competition in a twisted mood, so he explained it carefully.
Zhao Yun immediately understood. "What he meant was that competition is competition, and private matters are private matters, right? He's a very interesting person!"
"Yes! That's right, opponents on the court, friends off the court. How can a person who donates all his prize money to poor children have a dark heart?"
Only then did Zhao Yun truly understand what Wang Xin meant when he said, "Ma Xin is not a bad person and you will know it later."
Thinking of this, Zhao Yun quickly chased after Ma Xin's lonely figure walking out step by step.
"Brother Ma Xin, wait!" Zhao Yun shouted from behind.
Ma Xin turned around and looked at Zhao Yun who was running towards him.
"Thank you, thank you for your dedication and exploration for the national track and field project, thank you for setting the direction for us younger generations. Thank you for your selfless love!" Zhao Yun bowed deeply to Ma Xin. Then he was photographed by many reporters who followed Zhao Yun.
After hearing this, Ma Xin's eyes were instantly filled with tears, but he tried hard to hold them back.
These tears contain so much, including the hard training throughout the career, the achievements made, the recognition from the younger generations, and the helplessness and sadness of one's retirement.
Seeing the reporter taking pictures, Ma Xin smiled with tears in his eyes and said, "Thank you! Keep going!"
Then he turned around and walked away, took two steps, turned back and said to the reporter: "What can I say, Ma Xin is out!"
After saying this, he strode away without any hesitation.