The impact point of the shot put obviously exceeded the distance of 20.50 meters. However, it is not certain without measurement whether it can exceed Sergeyeva's 20.63 meters.
Dai Li smiled proudly. In fact, he didn't know whether Vince Jackson's last momentum could surpass Sergeyeva, but a score of more than 20.50 meters obviously showed that this was another peak state. Performance.
After six trial shots, three times he was in perfect condition. The probability was as high as 50%, which made Li Dai couldn't help but feel a little happy. This shows that the practicality of the condition scale is still very strong. It is only the first day of the Olympic track and field competition, and there will be competitions in javelin throw, hammer throw, long jump, high jump and other events, and the characteristics of these events are very suitable for the state of Libra.
Of course, the premise is that the athlete's strength gap should not be too big. If the athlete's level cannot even enter the finals, no matter how good the condition is, it is impossible to win a medal.
On the field, the referee did not immediately give the score of this shot, because it involved the ownership of a gold medal. The referee was also cautious and cautious, repeatedly confirming the accuracy of the score, and did not dare to make any mistakes.
Finally, a number appeared on the scoreboard, and at the same time the referee announced: "20 meters 66!"
Vince Jackson successfully completed the buzzer beater on his last try.
Applause rang out from all around, and the audience began to cheer for Wence Jackson. The camera also focused on Wence Jackson. Many athletes stepped forward to hug her and congratulate her.
Sergeyeva looked disappointed. The Olympic gold medal was already in his hands, but it flew away in the blink of an eye.
Melklov kept taking deep breaths, suppressing the anger in his heart. He is not angry with the Russian athletes, nor is he angry because Russia lost the gold medal. He is angry because the American team is strong.
Melklov originally thought that the U.S. track and field team, which suffered from the doping scandal, had been greatly reduced in strength and had lost its competitiveness in many events. However, the reality was not like this, at least not in the women's shot put event. , the American team sent an unknown player, and he actually won the gold medal.
The broadcast camera always stayed on Wence Jackson. At this time, the 19-year-old young girl did not look very excited, but looked at a loss. She seemed to have gotten her own before she could react. Olympic gold medal.
Winning a gold medal in his first Olympic Games, or even his first international competition, was such a dream for Vince Jackson.
She didn't prepare any celebrations for winning the championship, nor did she think about what to say in response to reporters' questions. She was not prepared to win the gold medal at all, so when she was surrounded by reporters, she had no idea what to do. What.
…
In the TV studio, the two commentators also began to talk about the game.
"I thought this 19-year-old was just focused on participation, but I didn't expect that she actually won the final championship. Is this an upset?"
"As far as athletes are concerned, this should be regarded as an upset. After all, I have never heard of Wence Jackson's name before this. She has never participated in an international competition, so in the IAAF standings, she has not Not a single point. But she is an American athlete, and I think in track and field, an American athlete winning the championship is not considered an upset."
"What I am saying is that the United States is indeed the number one power in track and field. I thought that the previous doping scandal would have a greater impact on the US team, but now it seems that the background of the US team is really terrible. Their domestic There are so many outstanding athletes that even an unknown player can win the championship.”
"This is also the first track and field gold medal won by the U.S. team at this Olympics, right? Winning a gold medal on the first day of track and field is a very good start."
…
USATF CEO Williams had climbed into bed. He read a book for a while and then lay down, ready to rest.
"My dear, the Olympic track and field competition should start today, right?" the wife asked.
"Well, yes, the track and field competition starts today." Williams replied vaguely.
"Why didn't you go to the game? You are the CEO of the Athletics Association. Don't you care about the results of the American team?" the wife continued to ask.
"There is no need for that. This year's national track and field team has too much strength, and there are not many events that can win gold medals. Today is the first day of the track and field competition. There are only three gold medals. There must be no share of the American team. Yes." Williams replied.
"What about the silver and bronze medals?" the wife asked next.
"The silver and bronze medals have nothing to do with the American team. In the morning's women's 10,000-meter and men's 20-kilometer walking races, we failed to gain any results. In the evening's women's shot put final, our American team only had an unknown player enter the final, and she was It is the first time to participate in an international competition. It is already good to be able to survive the first three shots without being eliminated." Williams turned over and turned his back to his wife, obviously resisting the topic.
At this moment, the phone's ringtone rang.
Williams had already gone to bed, but someone called to disturb him, which made him look annoyed.
Williams looked at the caller ID on his phone and saw it was Frey calling.
"This damn guy, doesn't he know that he's off work now and it's my private time?" Williams snorted coldly. Frey's call must be about work, and Williams didn't like to be outside the office very much. Talk about work during work hours.
"Hey, it's me, what's the matter?" Williams answered the phone and his tone became very cold. He was expressing his dissatisfaction in this way.
However, Frey did not feel this. His tone was very exciting: "Mr. Williams, good news, we had an upset and we won a gold medal!"
"Unfavorable? Gold medal? Us? Do you mean the entire American team? Or do you mean the track and field event?" Williams asked immediately.
"It's track and field! In the women's shot put, Vince Jackson won the championship!" Frey continued.
"Wence Jackson." Williams repeated the name, still feeling it was extremely unfamiliar. He subconsciously asked, "Is everything you said true?"
"Of course it's true, how could I lie to you! If you turn on the TV now, you can still see the award ceremony!" Frey said.
Williams stood up, walked to the TV, and turned it on.
The award ceremony for the women's shot put has just begun.
Familiar music sounded, which was the American national anthem "The Starry Flag."
"Oh, say you see..."
Williams couldn't help but open his mouth and sing along with the music.