In the 4x100-meter relay race, the third leg is actually the most important leg, and it is also the leg most prone to mistakes. Compared with the other poles, the third pole runs the longest distance, runs in a curve, and needs to complete the two actions of taking over and handing over the baton at the same time, which requires the highest technical requirements.
Moreover, the players in the third baton are often the most anxious in mentality, because the next fourth baton is the last baton, so the players in the third baton are often more eager to pass the baton, and once they are anxious, they will More prone to mistakes.
On the contrary, it was the fourth player who took the baton and only had one word left: Go! At this time, they are in a state of fighting against the odds, and their mentality will not be so nervous.
The reason why Li Dai chose Shen Kenan as the third player was mainly because of his cornering skills and competition experience.
As a veteran, he is definitely not weak in cornering skills. At Shen Kenan's age, he has been practicing sprinting for more than ten years. In terms of cornering skills, even if he is not at the top, he is still proficient.
In terms of competition experience, Shen Kenan is even less important. He was also a sprinter back then. He often participated in national-level competitions when he was young. The accumulation of experience is not comparable to that of young athletes.
As the saying goes, at thirty, when a man reaches this age, even the impatient ones begin to become calmer. At least in terms of mentality, Shen Kenan is not in a hurry.
"Stretch!" Shen Kenan shouted and handed over the baton at the same time.
"Take it!" Qian Dong grabbed the baton for the fourth baton and then began to rush forward quickly.
It was another perfect collaboration, so smooth and impeccable!
Compared with other relay teams, the cooperation between Shen Kenan and Qian Dong is indeed much smoother and much faster. A layman may not be able to see this, but in the eyes of professional sprint coaches, this A handover of the baton is like a work of art.
"Perfect!" Xue Li commented in his heart. At this time, he couldn't help but look at Shen Kenan in a different light.
The final result of a baton handover in a relay race is determined by the talent behind the baton handover. The baton passer is not only the initiator of the baton handover, but also the conductor of the entire handover process.
In this third handover, Shen Kenan, as the one who handed over the baton, did his best both in terms of knowledge and timing. With this, Shen Kenan can also become a first-class relay runner.
A perfect handover allowed Qian Dong to be the first to rush out of the relay area, and his speed had increased. At least ten meters ahead, he could still widen his lead.
Qian Dong's current strength is definitely enough to participate in the National Games individual events. He is also the strongest player under Li Dai. At his current level, it is not an exaggeration to say that he is the number one sprinter on the Hanbei track and field team.
However, in the fourth round, all teams will send their strongest players.
Yang Sijie, Zhao Yue, Xie Jun, Wei Zitao... the first two are Asian Games champions, and the latter two also have several national championships on their shoulders.
Compared with them, Qian Dong is still too weak.
And there will be no chance to hand over the baton. The key depends on whether Qian Dong's advantages can keep him leading to the finish line.
In the last baton, everyone is fighting against the odds. Even if there is a mistake in the previous baton handover and the team is already absolutely lagging behind, they will still fight hard in the last baton.
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Xie Jun held the baton in his hand and sprinted forward desperately.
As the top sprinter in the national team, he never thought that he would be in a state of catching up with others, but in Xie Jun's script, he would be chasing Yang Sijie, Zhao Yue, or even someone he has been chasing for many years. His old teammate Wei Zitao.
But during the competition, Xie Jun discovered that he was chasing an athlete he didn't know at all.
Qian Dong is a well-known athlete in Hanbei Province, but nationwide, he has become a stranger. How could a top athlete like Xie Jun know Qian Dong.
"Why did this unknown guy run in front of me?" Xie Jun looked ahead with some distress.
"Fortunately, he is slower than me!" Xie Jun also realized this, and he began to chase desperately.
"The gap is narrowing!" Xie Jun seemed to see a glimmer of hope.
However, the end is getting closer and closer.
Xie Jun suddenly realized that he might not be able to catch up with Qian Dong before the finish line.
"I'm faster than him, but I have to lag behind him! Am I going to lose to this athlete whose name I can't name at all? Why! I'm not willing to do it!"
At this moment, Xie Jun's expression became ferocious. He seemed to be a mad beast, rushing forward desperately.
Yang Sijie also performed the same thing.
The 100-meter championship in the Asian Games was a transformation for Yang Sijie.
Yang Sijie is now much more mature than before the Games. Especially after tasting the championship, he is even more eager for the championship. Now, he is not willing to let go of any opportunity to win.
But now, the game has reached the final moment. Facing an opponent whose strength is not as good as his own, all he has to do is catch up.
Qian Dong is still in the lead, but the gap is getting smaller and smaller.
Qian Dong also felt it, and Xie Jun and Yang Sijie were chasing after him.
"The one on my left is Xie Jun!" Qian Dong's peripheral vision could already see Xie Jun's figure, which meant that Xie Jun was very close.
"That's Xie Jun! He's actually behind me!" Qian Dong suddenly felt excited.
In the past few years, Xie Jun has been the number one sprinter in China and the goal of all sprinters.
Qian Dong had imagined countless times that he could compete with Xie Jun on the same stage, but he did not have the qualifications. Xie Jun participated in all competitions, but Yi Qian Dong was not even qualified to touch the competition.
But now, Qian Dong feels as if his dream has come true. The existence that was out of reach back then is now by his side.
On the right, Yang Sijie was already approaching.
"That's Yang Sijie, the Asian Games champion Yang Sijie!" Qian Dong suddenly remembered that a few months ago, he sat in front of the TV and witnessed Yang Sijie winning the Asian Games championship. At that time, he was extremely envious!
At that time, Qian Dong even believed that he would never be able to appear on the same court as Yang Sijie in his entire life.
"Xie Jun, Yang Sijie, now we are in the same competition! And I may win! I will never have this opportunity again in my life!"
Behind him, Xie Jun and Yang Sijie were on the left and right, already trying to keep pace with Qian Dong.
Ahead, less than ten meters away from the finish line.
Qian Dong knew that this might be the most glorious ten meters in his life!
"I want to win! Even if I risk everything, I still want to win!"
Qian Dong suddenly stretched his head forward, and his body leaned forward even more violently.
Qian Dong's speed was so fast that he could no longer control his body's balance. The forward shift of his center of gravity caused him to make a forward pounce.
This is a diving line crossing.
Many people think that using the diving style to cross the line is cheating, but in fact this action is not a foul. Because of the rules of the race, the ranking depends on the order in which the torso (excluding the head, neck, arms, legs, hands or feet) reaches the finish line. The one who arrives first will be ranked first. As long as it does not hinder other athletes, the athlete can He fell to the ground while crossing the line.
At the same time, this action is not worth encouraging, because under high-speed movement, athletes can easily get injured if they use this action, and many times it is not just skin injuries, but fractures, injuries that can affect an athlete's career. So few athletes would risk their careers by crossing the line using a diving jump.
Qian Dong today, for the sake of victory, he really risked everything, and he unconsciously used the diving style to cross the line.
The next second, Qian Dong fell to the ground hard, and then slid on the ground for a distance due to inertia.
At the same time, a huge question mark appeared in Qian Dong's heart.
"Did I win?"
He raised his head and looked around blankly, and happened to see Dai Li raising his hands in celebration.
"I won!" Qian Dong laughed stupidly.