When the lot was drawn before the long jump competition, Zhang Guan was chosen to appear eleventh, which was relatively low among the fourteen contestants. If you only participate in the long jump competition, this is definitely a very good position, but at the same time as the long jump competition begins, Zhang Guan will also participate in the 100-meter and 400-meter competitions, and the eleventh one will not be so Ideal.
The long jump final starts at 19:35, and the 100-meter final starts at 19:40. There is a five-minute difference between the two games. However, the preparation time for the long jump is very short, and the preparation time for the 100-meter is longer. Calculated, when the 100-meter At the beginning of the competition, the long jump competition was almost in the second half of the first trial jump, which was also the time when Zhang Guan was supposed to appear, so Zhang Guan had to give up the first trial jump.
In the preparation area of the long jump athletes, the former Asian record holder Alku Walidi from Saudi Arabia looked around and did not find Zhang Guan. Then he turned his attention to the starting line 100 meters in the distance and finally Zhang Guan was found in the fourth lane.
"The 100-meter race is about to begin! According to this calculation, Zhang Guan will miss the first jump! It's such a pity. I wanted to compete with you, but it seems I won't have the chance this time! Validi thought as he looked at Saladino.
"Saladino, you actually won five games in the Golden League. You should be the strongest long jump player now! I heard that you can jump to 8.7 meters. I don't know if it's true or not. Since Zhang Guan can't come, today I will Let’s challenge you!”
Walidi's face is full of confidence. This year is Walidi's best year. He has jumped over the 8.4 mark three times in this year's competition. If Zhang Guan hadn't suddenly appeared, Walidi would definitely have deserved it. Asia's No. 1 long jumper.
Not long ago, Zhang Guan broke the Asian record in the National Track and Field Championships, which was held by Walidi. At that time, Walidi was very unhappy, and Zhang Guan’s new Asian record of 8.52 meters was even more exciting. of Walidi. Walidi has also achieved a score of more than 8.5 meters in daily training, so he feels that he can regain the Asian record. These days, he has doubled his training, just to perform well in the Track and Field World Cup today.
Walidi was the third to appear. The two players in front of him only jumped about 7.6 meters. This result can be regarded as the lowest result in world-class competitions.
"The results of the first two contestants are not high, so I'd better try to be steady in the first jump! Ensure a success rate first."
Validi started to run, then took off, soared, and landed, and finally achieved a score of 7.87 meters.
"With a guaranteed score of 7.87 meters, I will definitely not be in the top eight. That jump just now helped me find some competition status." Walidi thought as he walked out of the sand pool.
The sand pool was quickly leveled, and then the next athlete started to run. This person jumped over the eight-meter line in one fell swoop, and was also the first athlete to cross the eight-meter mark today.
Validi was shocked. He knew this person. His name was Iprasi Camejo. He was a Cuban athlete and he was also representing the South American team this time.
Next, the South African athlete Mokuna of the African team and the Spanish athlete Melis of the European team also jumped over the eight-meter line.
"Oops, the first jump is really a bit conservative!" Validi thought to himself.
At this moment, the live speakers began to introduce the participants of the 100-meter dash.
The American team’s Tyson Gay, the European team’s Obikeweru, the “African Champion” Fasuba, etc. are all old acquaintances. The person who replaced Powell in the battle was the famous Trinian and Tobago player Byrne. Si, but these athletes pose no threat to Zhang Guan.
Before standing on the starting block, Zhang Guan couldn't help but look at the long jump field in the distance. He happened to see the favorite to win the championship, Panamanian Saladino, standing in the approach area and starting to approach.
"Saladino is the ninth one to appear, and I have two more to go. It seems that I have to give up on my first trial jump. It is a waste of time to introduce athletes before the game..." Zhang Guan couldn't help but feel While complaining, Saladino has already jumped with a score of 8.17 meters, which is also the best score among the contestants so far.
Although Zhang Guan was a little anxious, he had to participate in the 100-meter final first, so he turned his head and focused on the 100-meter race.
Finally, the referee signaled the athletes to stand on the starting block and shouted the preparation instructions.
At the same time, in the long jump competition, the referee announced that Zhang Guan was postponed to the last one because he had to participate in the 100-meter competition. The athlete who was supposed to be the twelfth player came one place ahead of schedule. When the 100-meter gunshot was about to sound, he had already completed his first trial jump.
The last person to appear was Greek local athlete Tessa Tomas. He originally had one minute to prepare, but he didn’t seem to have any intention of helping Zhang Guan buy time. The moment the 100-meter gun sounded, he had already started to run up, and then started with a I committed a foul on the line and completed my first trial jump.
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"The race begins! Burns rushes to the front, Obikwelu follows closely behind, Guy! Guy is catching up! Overtaken, Guy is in the lead! Wait, Zhang Guan! Zhang Guan! Zhang Guan catches up We're on! We're ahead! We have an advantage, a big advantage! We're about to reach the finish line and cross the line! Zhang Guan crosses the line first! 9.79 seconds! Zhang Guan ran within 9.8 seconds again!" The commentator said this in one breath, and then He took a deep breath to adjust, and then said: "Sure enough, Zhang Guan won the championship, a game without any suspense. We congratulate him! Congratulations to Zhang Guan for winning another gold medal for the Asian Federation. This is also the first time for the Asian Federation. The team won its second gold medal today!”
"The second place was American Tyson Gay, who ran a good time of 9.88 seconds! I think in the near future, this young man may become the backbone of the American sprint event. The third place is to replace Powell Burns, who participated in the competition, although he had a good start, he did not maintain the lead, but we still want to congratulate him for winning a bronze medal!"
While the commentator was talking incessantly, Zhang Guan was also surrounded by reporters.
Zhang Guan looked at the long jump field in the distance. There was a one-minute countdown going on, but the run-up area was empty and no athletes were preparing.
Zhang Guan knew that this countdown was aimed at him. Because he had to participate in the 100-meter race, the referee allowed Zhang Guan to go to the last one to try the jump. However, adjusting the order of the appearance did not mean that he could wait indefinitely. So when the Greek player Tessa Tomas ended his first test jump After that, the timing against Zhang Guan started.
Zhang Guan shook his head helplessly. He had just performed a crazy sprint of 100 meters, and the physical exertion could be replenished, but the ligaments and leg muscles needed three to five minutes to rest. Now, even if he is standing In the long jump arena, I'm afraid it's not suitable for competition right away.
"The 400-meter dash will be held in 20 minutes. I hope this round can be faster so that I can participate in the second round before the 400-meter race." Zhang Guan thought silently.
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Saudi Arabian player Walidi looked a little solemn. Several players behind him had already jumped eight meters. Compared with his guaranteed score of 7.87 meters, he was already at the bottom. This made Walidi Di urgently needs to make a good result.
Validi stood in the approach area. He looked at the countdown and felt that there was still plenty of time, so he silently adjusted his condition through breathing and went through the technical essentials in his mind.
"Stop dawdling, jump quickly!" Zhang Guan, who was watching the battle from a distance, kept shouting in his heart. At this time, Zhang Guan was very anxious. He just felt that the West Asian man in front of him was wasting time with this kind of behavior. Very annoying.
"In the first round of trial jumps just now, everyone jumped so fast. Why did it take so long to prepare for the second round of trial jumps? This is the third trial jump. After all, when it's my turn , the 400-meter race is about to begin again!”
Zhang Guan's face was full of depression, and the camera captured Zhang Guan's expression at exactly this moment.
"It seems that Zhang Guan is waiting very anxiously! Validi is the third competitor to come out and try to jump. After him, there are seven other athletes who will try to jump before it is Zhang Guan's turn. Oh! Men's 400-meter sprint athlete It seems that preparations have begun! It seems that Zhang Guan will not be able to participate in the second trial jump. It is such a pity, I am afraid that we will not be able to witness Zhang Guan’s wonderful performance in the long jump!"
At this time, Zhang Guan also saw the 400-meter runners coming out one after another and taking to the starting line.
Walidi completed his second trial jump and improved his score to 8.03 meters.
"How come time flies by so fast! The 400-meter race is about to begin, and it looks like I have to give up on my second jump!" Zhang Guan silently glared at the Cuban athlete Ipraxi who was preparing in the approach area. Camejo, this guy not only took his time not to prepare to take off, but he also started chatting with the referee.
"You should have felt it. It's against the wind now. I ask for the wind to subside before doing this trial jump!" Iprasi-Camejo said to the referee.
The chief referee discussed with the two assistant referees and agreed to Iprasi Camejo's request.
Similar situations are very common in long jump competitions. Athletes feel that the wind is too strong and will affect their take-off, so they can request not to count down yet.
After nearly a minute, the wind on the field dropped a lot, and the referee signaled Iprasi-Camejo to start his second trial jump. However, Camejo did not get the good results he wanted. He stepped on the line and committed a foul.
"I've wasted so much time and deserved no results!" Zhang Guan silently drew a few circles in his heart. However, Zhang Guan also knew that according to the current situation, he really would not be able to make it in time for the second trial jump.
Ever since, Zhang Guan walked helplessly towards the starting line of 400 meters. He gave up trying again.
"You have to be in the top eight in the first three jumps. I have already given up two trial jumps, and there is still one last chance!" Zhang Guan silently clenched his fists: "For me, one chance is enough! "
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