Chapter 24 200m Semifinals(1/2)
"...The curve goes into the straight... The 8 players rushed into the straight, the gap is not big, the lead is Martina of the 8th. Judging from our position, Zhu Kun ranks fourth, and the gap is not big..."
Bird's Nest Stadium.
In the first group of the men's 200-meter race, eight players completed the corners and rushed to the straight one after another, and the game entered the last critical moment.
The voice of the live commentator was raised again, and the situation of the game was quickly explained, and the commentator's voice became more and more excited.
Zhu Kun's position was not very good, and he barely ranked fourth after running on the straight. However, he could see that Zhu Kun's speed was getting faster and faster. Based on his understanding of Zhu Kun, the situation in the second half should be getting better and better.
After the players entered the straight, the situation in the field seemed to have become clearer from the differences in speed and state of the players. The commentator could see some problems, and more professionals would naturally see them more clearly.
The eight athletes on the track made some rough judgments after rushing to the straight and turning their eyes left and right.
The seventh way.
Looking at the eight players who were getting farther and farther away from him, Zhang Meng's heart gradually sank.
The first time he ran on the straight, he deliberately swept the left and right. In the curve stage, he maintained a relatively balanced 8 Dutch Antilles players who became faster and faster.
After coming up the straight road and passing another 20 meters, including 6 lanes and even further away, he was pulled away from the distance in his blurry visual experience.
Although he didn't know where he was at the moment, he could imagine that the situation was not optimistic just by just the situation of these people.
Speed up desperately, exert force desperately, and rush forward fiercely.
He has always had the fullest efforts to exert his awareness, and he felt more that he was in good condition from starting speed this time to running now.
At that time, he started to explode very quickly and ran very smoothly. He felt that there was still a vague hope of rushing into the next round. But the current situation made him feel that hope was moving away step by step.
On the left and on the right, the two opponents were slowly setting a distance from him. He knew that it was not that the others were faster, but that he had slowed down, and he deeply felt his shortcomings.
Starting, bursting, and acceleration along the way, his current level is no longer bad. He can run for about 10 seconds and 1 in 100 meters, and within 200 meters, he can run for less than 5 in 20 seconds, and he can be considered the top domestic level.
However, he was a little worse than the top few people in terms of absolute speed. For example, Brother Kun and Brother Yang, Zhang Meng felt the difference between them very clearly. Just the absolute speed, even Su Tian, who was younger than him, was faster than him.
Moreover, the longer the distance, the greater the gap in speed endurance and speed stability.
The acceleration at the start feels good, but it is actually a little worse. It is not enough to accumulate strength and burst out. The absolute speed is also worse. This should be the support of footsteps and the core strength of the hips, and the speed and endurance are even worse.
Very bad!
Zhang Meng's brain was spinning quickly, and he analyzed his own situation in a flash.
Only by competing with more top players can people feel their shortcomings more. He is now more looking forward to the next cycle of training mentioned by the coach and Coach Lin.
At the same time, although the situations of other contestants on the track are different from those of Zhang Meng, their inner thoughts are similar.
Comparison of gaps, advantages, positions and speeds can only be deeply experienced in the most direct competitive collision.
The veteran has the persistence of a veteran, and after observing the position, he worked harder and harder.
Jamaican player Williams, who was 9th in the road, and Canadian player Ko Norton, who was 2nd in the road, gradually felt that he was old and was not in good condition, but giving up was definitely impossible. Even at this moment, their position was gradually left at the end.
Malcolm on the sixth lane, Dezguy on the fifth lane, and American player Dix on the third lane. After just a little observation, they had a more intuitive judgment on the difference in their positions and speeds between themselves and the other party.
They are not ahead, but they are not behind, and they have great hopes, but they cannot relax.
"Come on, come on!"
"Come on Huaxia!"
"Zhu Kun, Zhang Meng, come on!"
Thirty meters after the straight road passed, and the cheers from the audience on the scene became even more intense.
After nearly 150 meters of changes in the situation on the field, the trend has become clear, but when it is clear, it becomes more intense and anxious.
There were four promotion places, and five people were entangled with anxiety, and Zhu Kun was one of them.
"It's a bit big!"
The third route.
In the camera that swept through, Zhu Kun's face was already a little distorted. The beating of his muscles made his face look a little weird and ferocious.
He knew that there was too much relaxation in front of him. He was much behind others after getting on the straight. In fact, after a few years of training and competition, his first half was not inferior to most 200-meter athletes. The situation just now was not only to save some physical strength, but also to adjust the rhythm of the adaptation in the next 400-meter game.
He still cannot switch and control the fine speed and rhythm in a short period of time. This is also his problem.
According to the situation analyzed by Guidance Lin, he is not bad in terms of physical fitness and technology in all aspects. He is just a little lacking in coordination and subtle control.
He could understand what Director Lin said, because Director Lin analyzed it according to his own situation. Since the formal practice of 400 meters, he has watched the video of Director Lin's competition and training countless times.
Subtle control, or rather, is not control, but complete physical memory. He particularly admires how many meters he runs, how many steps he takes, and how many steps he runs with, like an accurate electronic machine.
He also practiced with him for more than two years, but he knew that there was still a lot of distance to achieve the same kind of coach Lin. For example, this time, the actual situation he hoped to put in before was beyond the control he expected.
"More effort!"
Zhu Kun added another force, clenched his teeth, and looked at the finish line ahead.
The opponents were very fast. Amid the noisy noise, although he could not determine where he was, the pressure given by the left and right players was real.
If the control is not satisfactory, then you can only be more ruthless.
His mentality is very stable and his mind is extremely clear. He has a further understanding of his technical characteristics, advantages and disadvantages, and has a deeper understanding of his opponents around him. He also has enough judgment on the speed of his opponents.
There are the last 50 meters...
After Zhu Kun added enough force, he maintained his speed and rushed towards the finish line.
Fifty meters, forty meters, thirty meters...
The finish line is already in sight!
Fourth, third, second, while Zhu Kun's speed was maintained, the speed of other players had changed to a greater or lesser extent, and his position gradually increased from fourth to second place.
The only player who can still maintain his original lead is only 8 players, Martina. With almost all his strength, Martina leads Zhu Kun and ranks at the forefront of all players.
Twenty meters away from the finish line!
At this time, the Chinese audience in the venue and in front of the TV cheered happily, only a short distance, but the result was settled. Many people also turned their attention to another Chinese player at this time.
It’s just a bit regrettable that Zhang Meng is one-sized position worse than the fifth player, and it seems that there is not much difference. In such high-speed competition, it is not something that can be surpassed in a short distance.
Twenty meters, ten meters...
Check-in area.
Lin Mu sat quietly in the lounge in the preparation area, looking at the TV split screen in the lounge, and nodded slightly.
He was paying attention to Zhu Kun’s situation and Zhang Meng’s situation from beginning to end. Although the signals and cameras were not given to anyone throughout the whole process, he could see the trends and situations of the entire game very clearly.
Zhang Meng did not have any accidents and showed his current maximum strength, and even made a small breakthrough in the front dozens of meters. But the final speed support did not keep up.
The rhythm and progress of the entire competition are very clear. In fact, it is not only fast-sustaining, but also many shortcomings, and many places that need to be supplemented. These are the directions that need to be promoted in the next cycle. He is not disappointed with Zhang Meng's situation, and there is a lot of room for improvement, and the prospects are still optimistic.
As for Zhu Kun, the shortcomings in control and core stability are further reflected. This is also a key factor that determines that Zhu Kun goes from top to top, but it seems that Zhu Kun has a clearer understanding of this aspect, which makes him feel a little relieved.
Athletes who reach Zhu Kun's level have to have enough details to better achieve breakthroughs. Only by understanding, coaches or their own planning and improving directions can they become truly top athletes.
In China's sprint, more top athletes need to be born to consolidate and promote the inheritance atmosphere.
In another lounge not far from Lin Mu,
In the corner, He Jun's eyes stared at the screen without blinking.
After the game started, from worrying about his teammates to the expression of envy after breathing a little relief. He Jun's face kept changing.
He officially started practicing sprinting in 1997, joined the national relay team in 2002, and first appeared on the World Championships in 2008. In more than 11 years, the hardships and mental journeys along the way were not worthy of being told by outsiders.
Failure, setbacks, psychological blows, and inner torment. Frustration and loneliness almost accompanied him throughout his career.
Seniors, peers, and juniors all realized their dream of becoming an Olympic stadium one step ahead of him. He seemed to have always been unknown. But relying on his inner belief, persistence and hard work, he finally realized his original dream.
I have envied my teammates countless times, Zhao Lin, Shen Huan, and Zhu Kun, Yang Zuyao, and Chen Jianhai. Until he climbed to the Bird's Nest Stadium, he put down all his envy. But just now, he envied again.
It's not because of Zhu Kun, but Zhang Meng. Talent, luck, strength and hard work.
Compared to Zhao Lin, Chen Huan, and Zhang Meng, he seemed to have achieved much slower results, and now he seems to be unable to enter the finals. His grades and titles are much worse than those of Zhao Lin and others, but he is still envious.
Because Zhang Meng has caught up with a good era at the beginning of his career, he has a mature, reasonable and appropriate inheritance environment that allows him to grow steadily. How lucky he is to have a mature, reasonable and appropriate inheritance environment.
"Come on, brothers!"
He Jun is cheering for his teammates, cheering for these young people who are more lucky than him, and cheering for himself.
It’s my turn to more than half an hour later. My first Olympics may be the last time! Let all youth leave no regrets!
He Jun pressed his envy again and took his eyes back. After a hint of encouragement in his heart, he silently closed his eyes.
On the field,
The game has entered the sprint stage of the last few meters.
Eight paths, three paths, two players have completely gained the advantage. Only a few steps away, the end is imminent, and the overall situation has been decided.
Behind them, in the last thirty meters, the three originally anxious players were almost divided into levels. Although Malcolm, who is currently ranked fifth, still insists, it seems that it is difficult to go further.
In a flash, eight contestants crossed the finish line one after another.
"20 seconds 08!"
At the end of the game, the yellow timing card on the finish line played the first pass through the finish line.
To be continued...