Before the competition started, an old weightlifting spectator gave a eloquent introduction to popular science.
"In terms of size, there are three main types of barbell plates, namely large barbell plates, medium barbell plates and small barbell plates. For large barbell plates, red represents 25 kilograms, blue represents 20 kilograms, yellow represents 15 kilograms, and green represents 10 kilograms; for medium-sized barbell plates, white represents 5 kilograms and red represents 2.5 kilograms. For small barbell plates, blue represents 2 kilograms, yellow represents 1.5 kilograms, green represents 1 kilogram, and white represents 0.5 kilograms. The minimum weight gain for the barbell is 1 Kilogram, just put a small white barbell plate on one side."
"That's it." Everyone nodded, but in fact no one could remember this long list of colors and numbers.
"Look, the staff came up and brought red ones. How many kilograms of red is it?"
The old weightlifting spectator glanced at it, with a solemn expression on his face. At the same time, he said: "Those are red medium-sized barbell plates, each weighing 2.5 kilograms. If you add one on each side of the barbell, that means Fang Dashan This time I gained 5 kilograms!"
"5 kilograms? That's so much. Doesn't it mean I have to lift 174 kilograms?"
"It suddenly increased to 174 kilograms. I don't know if Fang Dashan can lift it."
"Don't forget, Fang Dashan is now 1 kilogram behind. If he wants to win, his last attempt can only succeed and not fail. Since he dares to call 174 kilograms, he must be sure that he can lift it."
"Go and see how much Jiang Aiguo has added. If the increase is less than 5 kilograms, then Jiang Aiguo's hope of winning is already slim."
At the competition venue of Group B next to it, the staff also walked up, holding the same red barbell plates in their hands.
"5 kilograms, also 5 kilograms! Jiang Aiguo will lift 175 kilograms next time."
"This makes sense. Jiang Aiguo has weighed down Fang Dashan by another kilogram. Now let's see if they can lift it!"
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In the athletes' rest area, Li Dai looked at Jiang Aiguo with some admiration. He had to admire Jiang Aiguo's experience and helped him make the best decision at the most critical moment.
Simply speaking from the perspective of this heightened game, Jiang Aiguo was the winner. An extra 5 kilograms happened to suppress Fang Dashan by 1 kilogram again. However, Li Dai was still worried about whether Jiang Aiguo could lift this weight.
On the other side, Fang Dashan's expression was a little solemn. He originally thought that if he suddenly gained 5 kilograms, he would be sure to win, but he did not expect that the other party would also gain 5 kilograms. In this case, even if he lifted 174 kilograms, Jiang Patriot may also win with one more kilogram.
174 kg is also a very stressful result for Fang Dashan, and it has almost reached his limit. In fact, even if the world's top 62kg weightlifter takes the field, there is no guarantee that he can successfully lift 174kg in one attempt.
Fang Dashan was already 1 kilogram behind, but when it came time to decide the outcome, he was fighting hard and betting again.
When Fang Dashan learned that his opponent had also added 5 kilograms, he walked onto the field without hesitation. He hoped to complete the third trial lift before Jiang Aiguo.
The reported weight cannot be changed, and neither side can make a fuss about the weight of the barbell. At this time, it becomes a game of strength and psychology. Fang Dashan hoped to exert psychological pressure on Jiang Aiguo through his success in the trial.
Fang Dashan grabbed a handful of anti-slip powder and patted his hands. The extremely light magnesium carbonate particles in the anti-slip powder instantly flew into the air, forming a white mist. Fang Dashan passed through the white mist and came to the dumbbells. , bowed and grabbed the dumbbell bar.
The coach in the audience kept loudly reminding Fang Dashan to pay attention to the essentials of movements. In fact, Fang Dashan's mind had long been blank. As a professional weightlifter, the so-called essentials of movements had been practiced countless times in his daily life. When he When he touched the barbell, he was able to complete the next series of technical movements just by relying on his body's instinct.
174 kg is also a challenge for Fang Dashan. Although he has lifted this result in practice, he has never lifted 174 kg in a formal competition.
But today, Fang Dashan wants to surpass himself. He suddenly exerted his strength and raised the barbell above his chest.
"Get up!" With a loud roar from the coach in the audience, Fang Dashan raised the barbell high above his head. His straight arms began to shake, and even his steps continued to move in an effort to maintain his center of gravity.
Finally, he stabilized his body, and you could see that his face was already flushed due to the weight of the barbell. He clenched his teeth with a ferocious look on his face. The muscles all over his body were tightened, and the blood vessels in his arms were swollen due to the pressure. appears more prominent.
"Beep!" The ending sound sounded. Fang Dashan threw the barbell on the ground and jumped up excitedly.
Fang Dashan succeeded, with 174 kilograms, which was his personal best in the clean and jerk.
With a total score of 315 kilograms, he was 4 kilograms ahead of Jiang Aiguo.
The pressure returned to Jiang Aiguo's side.
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"Brother Jiang, Fang Dashan succeeded! He lifted 174 kilograms." Dai Li looked a little frustrated.
"Relax, don't be so nervous." Jiang Aiguo began to comfort Dai Li.
If judged by the standard of "coach", Li Dai's performance today is really unqualified, because at this time it is the coach who should be coaching the athletes; but if judged by the standard of "newcomer", Jiang Aiguo feels that Li Dai today's performance is really unqualified. His performance has passed. After all, this is Dai Li’s first time participating in a national competition.
Jiang Aiguo patted Dai Li on the shoulder, put on the protective gear for his wrists, tightened his belt, and then walked onto the field.
All eyes at the scene were focused on Jiang Aiguo. Once Jiang Aiguo succeeded in this trial, he could surpass Fang Dashan and win the final championship.
There were constant cheers from the audience. After all, Jiang Aiguo was playing at home. The audience in Qingcheng City still hoped that the players from their hometown could win.
Li Dai, on the other hand, looked nervous. He was the person who knew Jiang Aiguo best. He also knew that 175 kilograms was a weight that Jiang Aiguo had never tried in training.
Jiang Aiguo walked onto the field, came to the barbell, stood firm on his feet, took a deep breath, and then firmly held the barbell with both hands.
But he didn't exert his strength immediately. He was still trying to adjust his condition to an optimal situation.
Finally, Jiang Aiguo began to exert strength. He lifted the barbell. It could be seen that he seemed to be struggling.
Jiang Aiguo finally completed the first step of the clean and jerk. He raised the barbell to his chest, and then it was his turn to go up.
However, Jiang Aiguo's movement stopped at this moment. He took a deep breath, as if he was accumulating strength for the next move up.
"It's so heavy. It's really heavy. Can I really lift it?" Jiang Aiguo felt the weight in his hands. He doubted himself for the first time.
"One last move, fight!" Jiang Aiguo gritted his teeth and made an upward thrust with all his strength.
However, Jiang Aiguo found it difficult to support the weight on his arms.
"It's so heavy, I can't hold it anymore! I'd better give up..."