Saladino ended his last trial jump. At present, his best score is the same as Zhang Guan's, both 8.58 meters.
But according to the long jump rules, when the best results of two athletes are the same, the second best results of the two athletes will be compared. If the second best results are also the same, the third best results will be compared, and so on. to determine who is the winner. Extra games will only happen if all results are tied, but this is almost impossible to happen. In the long jump competition, there are six trial jumps, and the results are the same six times. It is probably the only one that fails in all six trial jumps, which is the most likely to happen.
According to the current performance rankings, Saladino and Zhang Guan’s best results are both 8.58 meters, but Saladino’s second best result is 8.54 meters. Zhang Guan only completed one trial jump, and his second best result was 8.54 meters. The score is zero, so Saladino is first in line at this point.
Saladino's game was over, and there was no need for him to return to the athlete preparation area. He walked to the sidelines, hugged his coach, posed as a winner for the camera, and then started celebrating. , as if he had won the long jump championship at this moment.
The next moment, the camera suddenly switched to Zhang Guan. Zhang Guan did not show any surprise, but just looked slightly surprised.
"The stability of Saladino's trial jump just now has improved a lot. The mental quality of such world champion-level athletes is indeed extremely strong. If an average-level athlete, in the situation just now, might be able to It would be considered good if you perform at 80% of your level!"
Although he was an opponent, Zhang Guan still praised Saladino in his heart. He was able to stay calm in the last moment of the fight, without looking forward or backward, and then steadily performed at his own level. This strength is enough to win respect.
But when it comes to playing calmly, no one can compare to Zhang Guan. Although he jumped 8.58 meters just now, Zhang Guan did not exert his full strength. He was more confident that he could jump further after equipping long jump shoes in the experimental system.
"Saladino will definitely feel that he has completed the winning goal, but if I have completed the counter-winning goal, the game will definitely be more exciting!" Zhang Guan thought as he walked into the running area.
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"Saladino! Saladino's last effort did not disappoint us! 8.58 meters. Although this result is the same as Zhang Guan's, Saladino's second best result is 8.54 meters, and only Zhang Guan, who successfully completed a trial jump, did not get the second result, so Saladino ranked first! He completed the overtake at the last moment! This can almost be said to be a sure win!"
The commentator continued: "Of course, the competition is not over yet. Zhang Guan has his last trial jump left. Since Zhang Guan only completed one trial jump, he also did not have a third result. If he does it next time If he jumps 8.54 meters in the trial jump, then compared with the third best result, Zhang Guan will still lose to Saladino, so Zhang Guan must jump at least 8.55 meters to beat Saladino! Oh, Zhang Guan is on the stage !”
The cheers of the audience resounded throughout the world. Zhang Guanye kept raising his arms and waving like Saladino. The audience really bought into it, and the rhythmic applause immediately started.
"I still remember that when I participated in the Athens Olympics, the audience gave Isinbayeva such applause before she took off. At that time, I was very envious of Isinbayeva. Now I finally enjoy this kind of treatment. ." Zhang Guan silently recalled two years ago, and the fire in his heart began to burn brightly.
The countdown has not yet started, and the referee has not urged Zhang Guan. When it comes to the last jump, it is the jump that determines the outcome. Of course, the referee will not be so dismissive. Moreover, the atmosphere of the audience in the stadium is getting more and more enthusiastic, and the TV ratings are also increasing rapidly. The organizers are eager to delay the pace of the game a little.
The atmosphere at the scene was even more enthusiastic than when Saladino completed the last jump. It was like breaking a bottle of strong old wine. The aroma of the wine spread all around in an instant and refused to dissipate for a long time.
This atmosphere made Saladino feel a little nervous, and his legs began to tremble involuntarily.
"Zhang Guan has to jump to 8.55 meters to beat me. It's impossible. Since his third trial jump, he gave up two trial jumps in succession. His body must have cooled down. Lack of adjustments for the previous trial jumps, the following It's impossible to get a good result." Saladino thought silently, staring closely at Zhang Guan in the approach area.
At the same time, the discussion voices of several other athletes also reached Saladino's ears.
I saw South African athlete Mokuna say: "It's such a pity. Zhang Guan should not have given up on the first two trial jumps. Even if he only achieved one valid result in the first two trial jumps, he would not be as good as he is now." Passive. Especially for the fifth trial jump just now, he really should go out and try it. Even if he can't get good results, he can still adjust his body condition through the trial jump. I think this time Zhang Guan It’s impossible to get good results, and Zhang Guan must be regretting giving up the first two trial jumps now!”
American player Dwight Phillips said, "I don't think so. Although Zhang Guan did not give up on the first two trial jumps, don't forget that his third trial jump did not undergo any adjustments." , I started jumping directly and still jumped 8.58 meters. I think with Zhang Guan’s strength, it is possible to jump over 8.5 meters again. What I am worried about is his mentality, whether his mentality can still be maintained. As stable as before.”
Mokuna nodded with sudden realization: "This must be Zhang Guan's first time participating in the long jump in an international competition! He must be very lacking in competition experience. At such a critical moment, mental quality is better than physical fitness. It’s even more critical. If Zhang Guan can’t stabilize his mentality, I’m afraid this trial jump will not perform well.”
"But it's pretty good." Phillips continued: "Zhang Guan won a silver medal in the long jump competition for the first time. This can be regarded as an incredible performance. Think about it when I participated in it for the first time. I didn’t even make it to the top eight in the international competition!”
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"There is only one step left to win the championship!" Coach Li's breathing became increasingly rapid. He could feel every organ in his body trembling. His mind was already in chaos, and it was really difficult for him to control his mood.
Although Coach Li is not as senior as Director Yu, he is still considered the best coach in the country. There is no one with poor standards who can stay in the national team as a coach.
But Coach Li never expected that his athletes would win medals or even win championships in international competitions. In Coach Li's subconscious mind, it is already a great victory for Chinese athletes to jump into the top eight in international competitions.
At the beginning of the competition, Zhang Guan gave up the first two trial jumps because he had to participate in the 100 meters and 400 meters. Coach Li was already disappointed. He did not think Zhang Guan could enter the top eight with just one jump. , and when Zhang Guan jumped out of 8.58 meters, Coach Li was more excited than anyone else.
In the subsequent fourth and fifth jumps, Saladino did not achieve a better result, which made Coach Li smell the championship, but the sense of unreality in his heart became stronger and stronger. It was a dream, but he wished he could stay in the dream for a little longer.
Then, Saladino also jumped 8.58 meters, directly bringing Coach Li's dream back to reality. At this time, Coach Li realized for the first time that the world championship he had already obtained might be about to fly away.
Coach Li felt extremely disappointed. He didn't know how to face all this. He had never faced such a situation.
"Zhang Guan has his last trial jump. Can he jump to 8.55 meters? 8.55 meters! It's really difficult! He only has one chance. Sigh... maybe I'm thinking too much just after seeing it. The champion is really It’s still too far away, a silver medal is not bad.”
Coach Li shook his head mockingly, and at this moment, he raised his head so that someone patted his shoulder from behind. Coach Li turned around and found that Director Yu was already standing behind him.
"Believe him! You are his coach, so you should believe him even more! Believe that he can create miracles!" Director Yu looked at Zhang Guan in the running area, and his tone was extremely firm.
Coach Li was stunned. He looked at Guidance Yu in surprise. He didn't understand Guidance Yu's words, but he could feel Guidance Yu's firmness.
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Zhang Guan was already ready for the run-up. At this time, the referee also signaled the timer to start the countdown. Next, Zhang Guan only needs to start the trial jump within 1 minute.
Zhang Guan took a deep breath, thought about the precautions for this jump, and then started to run. He quickly increased his speed to the extreme, and then gradually approached the starting board. When Zhang Guan's feet stepped on the springboard, there was a crisp "bang" sound.
The referee at the take-off board was staring at the marking line, but at the moment Zhang Guan took off, it was obvious that his toes were still some distance away from the performance.
"No foul!" The referee was about to raise the white flag.
At this time, Zhang Guan's body was already flying in the air.
"Huh?" Saladino became more and more nervous. Judging from the height of Zhang Guan's flight, he must have performed well in this jump.
"I hope it doesn't reach 8.55 meters!" Saladino began to pray silently.
The audience was all staring at the sand pool, but the distance was too far. Few people could see the markings clearly. On the contrary, the viewers watching TV could see it more clearly. The broadcaster specially used computer technology to mark the sand pool at 8.55 meters. A virtual red line is drawn in the middle. As long as Zhang Guan can finally cross this red line, he can be declared to have won the gold medal.
Soaring, falling. Zhang Guan's feet have not yet touched the ground, but they have already surpassed the red line in the air.
"Leap over! Zhang Guan! Successful counterattack!"
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