Chapter 272 It should be said that it is a victory of the will
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Time is dialed back for a few minutes, media comprehensive area.
Before the 400m race began, the commentary seats from countries around the world, including China, had already become busy.
The live commentator sent by the US team was also talking about the topic of the game with the guests.
"The competition is about to begin... Michael, we all know that after you won the men's 200m and 400m championships in the 1988 World Championships, you have always dominated the 400m field before you retired. You are the well-deserved king in the mid-sprint event. Recently, you will be present in person in every major competition. We want to know what you think about the current men's 400m final?"
"I have indeed been paying attention to the 400m arena. I also hope that more people can attack my records. But there are some regrets that the overall development of the 400m event in recent years, including ours, has not been very satisfactory! However, this time the contestants have given me some hope..."
In the commentary guest seat, a dark and strong black man spoke slowly. Following the host's words, he began to comment on the 400-meter situation.
He is no one else, he is the legendary American flying man known as Forrest Gump. In his era, he was the absolute king of the 200-meter and 400-meter projects. His 200-meter and 400-meter records are still unbreakable.
In his athlete age, he was a "domineering" dictator. After retiring, he continued to engage in sports work, doing physical education, training, and charity work. During this period, he appeared at international competitions many times. In his words, he wanted to pay more attention to talents who could further develop the projects he loved.
He also came to this Olympic Games. After learning about it, domestic TV stations also specially invited him as a commentator to participate in the commentary.
"The eight players in this competition are all the top 400-meter players in the world. Jamaica has absorbed many of our advanced training concepts in the United States in recent years and has developed rapidly in sprinting events. This final, like ours, all three players have entered the finals. This is very rare...
What's even more rare is that I saw the Chinese players, and I have watched his semi-final video. This is a very strong player. He has good technical level and speed and rhythm control. The only thing that is worse is in the overall physical fitness, and I think there is also a lot of room for improvement in this...
I have been doing athlete training lately, and I believe that every athlete can improve their athletic performance through correct and effective training programs, regardless of their age and race…”
The American commentator echoed a few words from time to time. When Johnson talked about the training, he smiled secretly, which was a bit suspicious of advertising for himself. However, when he invited him over, he had already had some tacit understanding about these aspects, and he didn't say anything.
"Well, the Chinese people performed well in this track and field sprint competition. With different congenital physiques, they can perform now. As you said, they may have improved their level through some correct and effective training.
In the 100-meter competition, the two of their players entered the finals, and their athlete Zhao also won the silver medal, which is really rare. So do you think he has hope of winning the medal in this game??" the commentator continued to ask.
"There is still hope for medals, but it is still quite difficult to overcome the three players in the United States. It depends on the performance on the spot!"
"Michael, let's talk about us American players. Can you comment on our audience?"
At this time, the live broadcasting scene had reached the stage when the players were about to take their place. Several American players on Michael Johnson finally fixed their sights on two different skin-colored players on the adjacent passes.
After a brief pause, he finally spoke slowly, "In my opinion, Derek Bru and Otis Harris both have the strength to attack the championship. My personal preference is Jeremy Varina. His strength is very strong, and most importantly, he has great potential, enrich his experience in the game, and through reasonable training, his performance should be greatly improved in the future..."
After a few words, Johnson seemed to bring his training naturally, and the American commentator was helpless. But since it was for people to comment, there seemed to be no problem in terms of current and future training and improvement directions.
Johnson did not guess what the commentator thought. Originally, he did not only pay him tens of thousands of appearance fees for this commentator. He was holding more people to observe the current sprinters in the world. These are his potential customers. Of course, why not to advertise at the same time?
This time, he mainly watched the few people he watched in the domestic selection competition. After some communication, the other party also had an intention. After watching it all the way, he was not disappointed or disappointed, and his performance was in a normal manner.
What made him a little regretful is that the Chinese people disappointed him. In fact, he had already had the intention during the World Championships last year. He was not many people who stayed in China and fixed China to the impression of decades ago. Since the tall and tall man who played basketball rushed into the United States, anyone who was a little more open has gained more knowledge about China.
China's economy has risen and has money! But in some aspects, it is still behind, such as in sports and track and field, then this is a big market.
Last year's World Championships, China won the gold medals of 1,200 meters and 4*100 meters relay. As a professional, he naturally could see that Chinese people were running at the limit, and such results were really not very competitive in the competition. It just seemed that the other party was too closed. He had contacted the other party's sports system intentionally or unintentionally, but the results were not ideal.
He was not disappointed either. He believed that China was still in the excitement of winning the championship and might have been blindly optimistic. If there was a big failure turning point, then his chance would come. For example, this Olympics, he thought it was a good opportunity to give setbacks.
But unexpectedly, China's performance made him "depressed", and what he saw was that the Chinese seemed to have a set of development concepts that conform to their own. This is the biggest regret!
Fortunately, Varina is still there, with one or two outstanding characters, and development is still expected.
"...I focus on Jeremy Varina's point. This year is his first year in professional sports and has entered the Olympics stage. It is very difficult for us in the United States. His performance has always been very stable. Judging from his personal skills and physical fitness, he has reached the forefront of the current world..."
Taking advantage of this moment, Johnson specially introduced Varina again.
"Oh?! Michael, it seems that you are optimistic about this young player, but it seems that he is a little nervous now..."
"It's indeed a little nervous, but it's normal. I was so nervous when I was in the 1988 World Championships. However, in big scenes, many times nervousness can make athletes perform better, especially young athletes."
"Then do you think we have the opportunity to win the top three this time?" The commentator raised many issues that Americans are concerned about at this time.
Johnson pondered for a while this topic was difficult to answer. His real thoughts were that Chinese people still had a great chance to win cards. After all, this was a live broadcast for the whole United States. In the end, he only used some complete words: "The chance is still very large, and there cannot be said that there is no potential threat. For example, Chinese people will eventually depend on their performance on the spot..."
"Okay, thank you Michael for your wonderful comments. Now please keep your eyes on the arena again. The players are already in place..."
The topic was almost over, and the commentator began to introduce the competition. At this time, eight contestants had already squatted on the running assist, and the competition was about to begin.
At this time, Michael Johnson's expression became solemn. He was a professional athlete and now he needs to pay more attention to his goals and potential goals as a training coach, businessman, and agent.
Judging from his more than ten years of professional competition experience, he can see that several major players are in very good condition in this game. It can be said that if nothing unexpected happens, they can achieve good situations under their current strength. This also makes people look forward to the results of the game.
The starter's preparation sounded, Michael Johnson put aside those scattered thoughts and instantly concentrated. Gunshots rang out, and the commentator's voice also helped start the game commentary.
"...Jeremy's starting well, the acceleration rhythm is very good. He runs...uh...Huaxialin's starting speed is very strong...He is now in the leading position...Jeremy speeds up and is chasing...The Chinese players in the four paths are still leading...chasing...the line..."
Suddenly, countless American viewers watching in front of the TV suddenly felt the voice of the commentary suddenly stuck.
Michael Johnson was commenting together, and his voice suddenly stuck in his throat and his eyes widened. It can be said that he had spent it in surprise from the beginning. When the result came out, he could no longer explain.
People always commented on his running posture being not good-looking, and even used his running posture to belittle him. In the early years, people even gave him the nickname of "duck", but he was always at ease and didn't care.
This is due to the physical condition and habits. No matter how unreasonable people say, it is just about running postures. He has always been very rigorous in the real technical rhythm.
But what he saw now is that this is really unreasonable. In this era, there is no such thing as 400 meters. Countless verifications have been made that this way of running is not the most efficient way. If Chinese people don’t understand it, it is impossible. The semi-final run will be very good.
This is nothing, and what surprised him even more was that in this way, he could still achieve high efficiency.
"The winner was Lin from China... Yes, the Chinese name and surname are ahead, and his name is lin-mu. He led the way, maintained the lead at the last moment, defeated our American player Jeremy Varina, with a score of 44 seconds 01. This result is really good. If I remember correctly, this is the second best result in the world today, and it is also a new record in Asia. The original record is also maintained by this lin-mu..."
After all, he is a professional commentator. During this kind of live broadcast, even though he was surprised, he still stabilized his emotions and continued to explain.
After saying a few words, he found Michael Johnson, who wanted to hear what Johnson would say.
"Michael, this Chinese player won the championship. Do you have anything to say? You know, we don't know much about him. It's his first time participating in an international competition. We can see very little information about the competition in all his information. His running style and his results..."
Michael Johnson still couldn't figure it out, but after the commentator asked, he continued the conversation first.
"This... I won't talk about this result for now, it's really good. Just talk about his running method. His running method was the way we ran for 400 meters a long time ago, which made me a little unbelievable..."
"...But one thing is very important. Huaxialin is an athlete with excellent strength and will. I just said before that athletes should learn more about competition experience, which is also a very important part of strength. For example, in this game, Varina was led to the rhythm because of lack of experience, otherwise...
As for this Huaxia lin, he is indeed a very experienced player. Although the running method he used is different from his previous running method, it can be said to be a very extreme running method. But he completed the competition with his experience, and we have seen all the results.
Moreover, what I value more is the will held by Lin, who is fighting for the limit and doing everything! From the situation of Chinese sprinters I have observed, they seem to have this will...
The mission was running wildly for more than 300 meters. In the end, the 6 and 70 meters were completely driven by will. It was also with this that he defeated our American players. Not only skill and level, but also the victory of will... Many of us American players lack such spirit and will..."
Speaking of this, Johnson noticed the commentator's partner's eyes wink, and he knew he had said a little more.
The voice paused, and then he changed the topic: "And, I want to tell you something about it. In fact, Lin is not an unknown person. Everyone doesn't know him, just because he has participated in very few international competitions, and it is the first time in the Olympics...
He is actually a coach, his job is a track and field coach, and he is a very good coach. I think many people may know that the 100-meter and 200-meter champion of the World Championships last year. This time the 100-meter runner-up, yes, you are right. Lin is their coach..."
For the sake of the program and for his own needs, Johnson introduced Lin Mu's details, cooperated with the explanation to analyze the reasons for the failure of the United States, and found many reasons.
The 400m competition has ended, and a few minutes have passed. When the players leave the next game, they are ready to start the commentary of the next decathlon 400m.
The United States was robbed of gold medals, and it was estimated that after they returned, they were criticized and chaotic. The top three in the 100-meter world failed to achieve, but at least the gold medal was in hand, but 400 meters was too failure! Including commentary and Johnson, there would be another storm.
The wind and waves may even be even more intense than last year's World Championships. After all, the situation at the Olympics is different. However, these have nothing to do with Johnson. Maybe he will stand up and criticize them at that time, but he will not criticize athletes.
"Are you going back to contact their track and field team again!?"
Chapter completed!