In various media outlets the next day, Zhang Guan once again occupied the front page headlines.
During the Olympic Games, dozens or even dozens of Olympic gold medals are born every day. Generally, getting an Olympic gold medal may not even qualify you to make the headlines of the sports pages. Sometimes, even if you break the world record, you may be able to make the headlines. Just sports headlines.
But Zhang Guan was completely different this time. He not only broke the world record in the men's long jump event, but also reached the 9-meter mark. Based on this alone, it is definitely qualified to be on the front pages of major media.
There are hundreds of computers in the library of the Olympic Village. Of course, there are no restrictions on these computers. They can access some foreign websites, and the computer systems also have different text systems, so this is also a place where athletes from all over the world can surf the Internet for leisure.
"At the 9-meter mark, Zhang Guan once again created the ultimate human achievement!" 》
When Ramzi saw this title, especially Zhang Guan's name, he couldn't help but click on the news.
After a moment, a look of horror appeared on Ramzi's face.
"The 9-meter mark! Zhang Guan jumped to 9 meters! How is this possible? How did he do it?"
Although Ramz is a middle-distance runner, he is after all the world's top track and field athlete. He still knows something about other track and field events. He certainly knows what it means to jump 9 meters in the long jump.
After walking out of the library, Ramzi looked very gloomy. He is engaged in the 1500-meter event, which has nothing to do with the long jump. Normally, he does not have to be like this. However, he can interpret from the 9-meter result that Zhang Guan is in very good condition now, and can even be said to be a good reverser. sky.
He returned to the dormitory with a frown on his face, came to the door of his coach's room, knocked on the door and walked in. Then when Ramzi saw that the coach was the only one in the room, he immediately closed the door.
Ramzi walked up to the coach eagerly and said, "I have to increase the dosage!"
The coach stopped saying this and was slightly startled. He probably thought he heard it wrong, so he asked with some uncertainty: "What did you say?"
"I want to increase my dosage! The current dosage is not enough for me to win the championship!" Ramzi said.
"Are you crazy! Your current dosage has already reached the limit. If you increase your dosage, you will definitely not be able to pass the urine test after the game!" the coach said angrily.
"That's not necessarily true. We are using the third generation EPO product. This is the latest technological product and there is no precedent for it to be detected. China is not a developed country like Europe and the United States, and their drug testing level is far inferior to The most advanced laboratories in Europe and the United States may not be able to detect it," Ramzi said.
The erythropoietin-stimulating stimulant CERA used by Ramz was the most advanced stimulant at the time. In fact, this stimulant had been developed several years ago, but it had not yet fully passed clinical trials. . Thanks to Ramz’s coach, who had a criminal record in the Balco Labs scandal, he was able to obtain this latest stimulant through connections.
The coach could feel Ramzi's determination, and he knew something special must have happened, so he asked: "Did something happen again?"
Ramzi nodded and said, "I just came back from the library and saw the latest news. In the men's long jump final that ended last night, Zhang Guan won the gold medal!"
"So that's it, Saladino actually lost to Zhang Guan! Isn't he the number one long jumper in the world?" The coach was slightly surprised, and then replied to himself: "But if you think about it carefully, this is normal. Zhang Guan defeated Saladino at the Athletics World Cup two years ago, and now it is normal for him to defeat Saladino again."
"Not only that, Zhang Guan also broke the world record." Ramzi said in a low voice.
"The world record in long jump? 8.95 meters? Zhang Guan surpassed Mike Powell! There is still someone in this world who can surpass Mike Powell!" the coach exclaimed.
This coach is an American, and when Mike Powell broke the world record, it caused a sensation throughout the United States. Powell became an American hero overnight. The track and field coach still remembers this.
And as a coach, he knew how amazing the long jump world record set by Powell was. He never thought that anyone would break Powell's world record.
"How much did Zhang Guan jump?" the coach asked immediately.
"Zhang Guan jumped 8.96 meters in the fifth try." Ramz was about to continue, but was interrupted by the coach.
"1 centimeter, Zhang Guan only jumped 1 centimeter more! However, track and field sports are inherently different, and this mere 1 centimeter is also a new world record." The coach said.
But Ramzi went on to say: "That's not all. Zhang Guan jumped 9 meters in his sixth trial jump!"
"What did you say? 9 meters? How is this possible? How can a human jump to 9 meters! Did you say it wrong or did I hear it wrong!" The coach was completely shocked. He even began to wonder if Ramz was there. He was joking with himself, or he was deliberately making an excuse to take more medicine, but judging from Ramzi's expression, it was obvious that he was not lying.
The coach calmed down and thought about it carefully. This kind of thing must not be hidden. If he can jump 9 meters, there must be headlines everywhere. There is no need for Ramz to lie for such a thing.
"Are you telling the truth?" the coach confirmed again.
Ramz did not answer, but changed his voice and said: "Zhang Guan jumped 9 meters. This is an unprecedented achievement, and it may become an unprecedented achievement. And this also shows that, Zhang Guan is in very good condition now.”
After Ramzi finished speaking, he fell into a brief silence. After a long time, he lowered his voice and continued: "With the state he showed last night, I have no confidence that I can defeat him!"
"That's why you want to increase the dosage?" The coach frowned, as if thinking.
"I have no choice." Ramzi continued: "You know, I am determined to win this Olympic champion!"
The coach was silent. Of course he understood that Bahrain's first Olympic gold medal would have a unique meaning. For Ramzi, it represented success, a lifetime of honor, and a wealth for the rest of his life. life; and for the coach, this Olympic gold medal also represents a huge amount of money, which can at least guarantee his material enjoyment for the next five or six years.
"I suggest you seriously consider the consequences of doing this." The coach paused and then said: "If you are found out, you know what that will mean. You will be suspended and even be ruined! And you are already 28 years old this year. If you are suspended, you will miss the golden age of your career. When the suspension period ends, you will probably no longer be able to engage in this industry!"
Ramzi nodded: "I understand, I have already thought about it carefully. For me, this may be a road of no return, but even so, I must step on it!"
(End of chapter)