Chapter 580: I Am a Legend (Finale)
London, 2012.
Since the successful bid of the London Olympic Organising Committee to host the London Olympic Games, the London Olympic Delivery Authority has been set up to be responsible for the construction of venues and infrastructure, as well as the hosting of the Olympic Games.
With a whopping Β£9.3 billion investment, the city of London is almost all about hosting the Olympics, and in terms of public transport, due to London's low score in the IOC's assessment, Transport for London has made a number of improvements, upgrading the light rail and high-speed underground, the Trans-Thames cable car and a number of routes.
On July 27, the countdown clock in Trafalgar Square ushered in the countdown to the final day.
The Olympic Stadium, known as the "Island of Miracles", ushered in a grand opening ceremony.
The opening ceremony of the Games was directed by Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle, and on the day of the opening ceremony, the Queen of England was ****** accompanied by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
It was the Queen's second appearance in the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, the last being at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, which was broadcast live by the BBC and attracted more than 27 million British viewers.
On Sunday 5 August 2012, at 21:40 p.m. local time in the UK, more than 80,000 spectator seats were available at the Olympic Stadium, all from the UK and around the world.
It was close to 5:40 a.m. in the country, and because of the summer, most of the eastern part of the country had already ushered in the dawn of dawn.
Many people have already gotten up in their nests and turned on the central five channel, ready to watch the upcoming game.
Due to the time difference, it is already Monday in China this year, but many students in the summer vacation have stayed up all night.
Just because in 10 minutes, they'll be witnessing one of the greatest speed showdowns humanity has ever seen.
Two hours ago, at 19:45 local time in the United Kingdom, the final eight finalists were contested in the two semi-finals of the men's 100m at the London Olympics.
And these eight fighters will soon have the final speed showdown in this arena again, and the world knows how many people are waiting for it at this moment.
With the end of the last group of men's 3000m steeplechase races, the eight finalists who are about to start the competition appeared in front of the men's 100m starting line in the stadium, and the atmosphere in the stadium entered the climax.
Mu Jiang's voice, who was sitting in the media commentary seat, sounded at the same time, and began to introduce to the many audiences in China who stayed up late or just got up:
"Good audience friends, let's focus on the human speed showdown at the London 2012 Olympic Games. The race will be about how Yechin will perform against so many challengers, whether Yusse Bot can snatch the men's 100m title from Yechin, and whether the other super-notch sprinters will emerge as the big winners in this race. The men's 100m final is the strongest 100m final in human history. β
As Mu Jiang's voice sounded, the scene and the picture in front of the TV showed a 100-meter track surrounded by black and oppressed spectators, and the figures of the eight runners and staff in front of the starting line kept flashing.
When two sets of Ye Qin's name, national flag and data flashed on the TV screen, Mu Jiang's voice sounded at the right time: "World record, Ye Qin's 9.55 seconds set in 2009, Olympic record, Ye Qin's 9.6......1 seconds set in 2008 Yanjing Bird's Nest"
When many domestic viewers saw this set of data on TV, although many people were familiar with it, they still couldn't help but applaud.
This is the world record set by the Chinese in the men's sprint 100m event, and almost many people have watched the live broadcast and recording of these two races, and the shocking speed still makes everyone's blood boil all the time, even in retrospect.
"The eight fastest runners on the planet are already on the starting line, and all eyes are on the London Bowl at this moment, and everyone is like a warrior, and they want to show their speed ability to all the spectators around the world.
Ye Chin's expression was very serious, which was not seen in the '08 Olympics and '09 World Championships, and the importance of this match is self-evident, and it may be the most difficult battle of Ye Chin's career.
We know that Ye Qin only signed up for the men's 100m, 200m and men's 4Γ100m events in the Yenching Olympics this year, and Ye Qin did not register for the men's 400m at this Olympic Games, which he also holds the world record, which is a pity for us, but without the pressure of the 400m event, Ye Chin was also able to focus more on the men's 100m event.
This match is a very difficult challenge, and almost every one of Yechin's challengers has been and will be able to lead an era of super-notch players.
Now that they're all gathered here, they're about to give us a super-war, and I think it will be many years before there is another Armageddon like this in human history. The 80,000 spectators in the audience basically stood up......"
Accompanied by Mu Jiang's commentary, the camera footage of the scene continued to appear several athletes who were about to start the finals, including Ye Chin, Yousse Bote, and Asafavir, adjusting their final state in the middle of the venue.
At the same time, there is a huge live noise like the roar of a machine, coming from the speakers of the TV, reminding everyone who watches the game how noisy and enthusiastic the atmosphere is at the London Olympic Stadium at the moment.
"Let's take a look at the roster!"
In the TV screen, as the camera of the on-site cameraman pulled in, the close range of the eight contestants began to appear in front of everyone.
"The second lane, Richard Thompson, from Trinidad and Tobago, finished fourth in the men's 100m at the Yenching Olympics;
The third way, Asafaville from Jamaica, Jamaica's leading figure in this golden age,
Fourth, Jason Gaby from the United States, Jason Gaby said that this year's London will definitely set another world record, I don't know if he is talking about himself, or Yechin or Yusse Both, the audience of 80,000 people and countless viewers in front of the TV will witness the ......
In the fifth lane, Yusai Both's younger brother Yuhan Blake, who won the silver medal at last year's World Championships in Daegu, defeated Yusai Bot twice in this year's two Diamond League games, and lost one of them to Yechin by a narrow disadvantage, which is the most promising future supremacy.
Sixth, the fastest Chinese athlete on the planet - Ye Qin!! He's the star of this human speed showdown and will face the challenge of seven of the world's fastest athletes!
Seventh, Jax Thelin, who made a strong comeback, represented Team USA honor, winning the National Trials in Oregon on June 24 of this year with a time of 9.80 seconds. It is also the best sprint result for a man over 30 years old.
Eighth, the second fastest runner on the planet, Yusse Both, another protagonist of this human speed showdown, Yusse Bot said before the game that it has always been his regret that he was unable to play in the men's 100m at the 2011 World Championships and Ye Qin, and hopes to make up for it in this Olympic Games;
Ninth, Ryan Bailey, a rising American player, finished third in this year's National Trials with a time of 9.93 seconds, behind Jax Thelin and Jason Gaby. β
With Mu Jiang's commentary, the information of this group of eight men's 100m players appeared on the big screen and TV screen at the scene.
second, Richard Thompson, Trinidad and Tobago;
third, Asafavil, Jamaica;
Fourth Way, Jason Gaby, USA;
Fifth Lane, Yohan Blake, Jamaica;
Sixth Dao, Yechin, China;
Seventh Lane, Jax Thelin, USA;
Eighth Lane, Yusse Bote, Jamaica;
Ninth Way, Ryan Bailey, USA;
Among the eight players, except for Yechin and Richard Thompson, it is almost a situation of three Jamaicans against three Americans.
At the same time, this men's 100-meter competition is also the highest level of men's 100-meter events in human history.
third lane, Asafavir, a former world record holder, with a personal best of 9.72 seconds;
fourth lane, Jason Gaby, the third fastest in the world in the men's 100m, with a personal best of 9.69 seconds;
In the fifth lane, Yuhan Blake, won the race in 9.84 seconds at the Cayman Invitational this year, and then beat Yousse Bot in 9.75 seconds at the Jamaican Trials. Hailed as a "beast" by Yusse-Both;
Sixth, Ye Qin, the world record holder, has a personal best of 9.55 seconds;
Seventh, Jake Sterling, Olympic champion in '04 and world champion in '05, current personal best of 9.80 seconds;
lane eight, Yusse Bote, the second block in the world in the men's 100m, with a personal best of 9.56 seconds;
This is the most powerful speed duel in the men's 100m in human history, in which Ye Qin and Yusse Bot are the only ones, and the other four are slightly second, but the strong strength is still not to be underestimated, and it is super strength that can challenge the former.
Before the starting line, Asafavil slowly moved his muscles, his groin injury still not healing, but after withdrawing from the World Championships in Daegu last year, he made a public vow to compete in the Olympics no matter what.
This year's Asafaville also changed its former look, with a mustache on its chin and a golden rendering.
He has failed to run the desired results many times in the years of competition, and this Olympics should be his last chance.
In four years' time, he may not have the strength he has at the next Olympics, so even if he is injured, he still hopes to go all out to run this final.
Jason Gayby is even more nervous at the moment next to Asafavil who, like Asafavil missed the 2011 World Championships last year due to injury, was thinking about the men's 100m final at the Olympics.
And for this Olympic 100-meter showdown, Jason Gaby trained almost behind closed doors, trying to make a breakthrough in this race. Challenge Yechin and Yusse Both, which has always been his goal.
Yuhan Blake's expression was noticeably more relaxed than the others, and although he failed to win the World Championships last year, he won a silver medal after Yusse Bot was sent off, second only to Yechin.
This year, he has entered an explosive period of personal form, running 9.90 seconds many times, and even beating Yusse Bot in the Jamaican trials, which has boosted his confidence.
Jax Thelin was constantly moving up and down the track like an angry bull, which was a unique situation for him to adjust his form before the race.
When he was introduced on the live broadcast, he heard many audience members booing him, and his disgraceful past made it impossible for him to win the respect of the audience.
But...... Jax Thelin gritted his teeth fiercely, he was already thirty years old, he had gone through the peak and the bottom, and the change in mentality would not be shaken by this boo.
In other words, since his return to the athletics, the outside world has never heard doubts and boos. He withstood these strange eyes all the way, but still let himself stand on the stage of the Olympic men's 100m final.
He's going to make a name for himself in this race, and even though he's the oldest, he's still one of the best sprinters on the planet.
Yusse Blake's expression is also more dignified than ever, there are too many masters in this match, Yuhan Blake has won him several times this year, the two are training partners, and he knows the form and strength of the other party.
There are several other people who are the most well prepared for this Olympics.
At the same time, he himself has been preparing for this Olympics for a long time, and he felt that he should have a chance to beat Ye Qin at last year's World Championships, but unfortunately, in the end, he was sent off for rushing, which makes him haunt him to this day.
Still, that's fine.
One year has allowed him to have a stronger desire to win in this Olympics, and he wants to beat Yechin and become the world No. 1.
Ye Qin stood quietly in front of the starting line, he could feel the sense of urgency when the big battle was coming, and it seemed that at this moment there were dark clouds over the entire starting line.
And beyond the clouds, there are countless people's attention.
From the day he stepped onto the runway, he never imagined that he would be able to reach the heights he is today.
The limit of human speed, the superbody sample, standing on the throne of the world record, facing the challenge of various powerful opponents again and again.
He also spent a long time preparing for the London Olympics and adjusting his condition in order to cope with today's competition.
The reason why this is today, not the men's 200m or 4Γ100m relay after that, or the next World Championships and Olympics.
That's because Ye Qin knew early on the meaning of the men's 100m at this year's Olympics.
He will face the most formidable opponent on the planet.
Among these people, Asafaville, Jax Thelin and Jason Gaby were born in 82 and have reached the age of 30 this year, so it can be said that their careers have entered the final stage, and no one can say whether they can maintain such good form in the next World Championships or Olympics.
Even Ye Qin himself understands that he may be able to run again at the next World Championships and the next Olympics.
But the peak should be this year or two.
Whether it's him or Yusse Both, there will probably be a lot of competition after this Olympics, but it will be difficult to maintain the peak of his best form.
And Yuhan Blake, the youngest and most in-form player in this game, is also 22 years old this year, and will face the same problem with them in four or five years.
This men's 100-meter race should be the fastest speed competition in the history of track and field, and even in human history, and from the expectations of all parties before the race, it may be difficult to gather so many outstanding athletes in ten or twenty years.
In the Carl Lewis era, in the Donovan Bailey era, in the Morris Green era, if any one of them were standing here at the moment, standing on this starting line, there were at least six players who had the strength to beat them head-on.
Of course, there are factors of the times, there are improvements in training techniques, and so on.
But even so, there are so many excellent runners, and basically six of them are sprinters who can run 9.80 seconds.
It will not be in the past, and it may not be for a long time in the future.
It was in the face of such a serious challenge, such a great moment for sprinting, that Ye Qin felt that he could not afford to lose.
I want to win all the games!
Especially this one!
I am fortunate to be born in the same era as so many of you wonderful athletes, and it is also an honor for me to beat you to win the championship.
The reason why my whole career has been so brilliant is precisely because of so many of your opponents, encouraging me and persecuting me, so that I dare not slack off in the slightest over the years.
Whenever I feel that I want to relax when I am famous, whenever I feel that I have reached my limit and will not move forward again, it is your challenges again and again, and I have to summon all my strength to deal with it again.
Respect you, all my opponents!
And I will also play my best in this game to beat you guys!
ββ¦β¦ The fiercest, most brutal and highest-level speed Armageddon in the history of mankind is about to begin!! β
Commentator Mu Jiang didn't know when he had already stood up from his seat, and his tone was irrepressibly excited and shouted loudly to the audience in front of the TV.
"No matter who wins the championship, no matter what kind of results he runs, I believe that Ye Qin will become a golden memory that will linger in the minds of all of us. You'll remember a Chinese sprinter who dominated an era in the men's sprint. β
βOn your marks!β
In the London Olympic Stadium, the sound of the on-site starters taking their places sounded.
Before the starting line, Ye Qin and other famous runners walked onto the starting line one by one.
The noisy scene is quiet at this moment.
The countless spectators watching the game in front of the television, whether they were sleepy from staying up late at the moment, or sleepy-eyed just with the accompanying party, suddenly became clear-headed after the sound of the starter's voice.
Staring at the eight runners in front of the starting line nervously, his nerves tensed, waiting silently......
Ye Qin leaned down and glanced at the finish line in front of him, and then silently leaned over and lowered his head, ready to start.
The distance of 100 meters is never long for him, but he has already covered an unknown number of kilometers on this track again and again.
βSETοΌβ
The sound of the starter's preparation was heard through the speakers in the field.
In an instant, everyone's nerves were stretched to the highest point.
Syllable!
The crisp sound of the starting gun rang out inside the London Olympic Stadium.
"Game on!!"
Mu Jiang's voice roared loudly at the moment when the game gun rang out.
The moment the gun rang out, all eight runners rushed out of the starting line at high speed, frantically increasing their speed.
Ye Qin's feet suddenly kicked on the running aid, and the person shot out.
Since 2010, the system of zero rush has been adopted, and basically the runners participating in the men's 100m race have adopted the strategy of listening to the gun.
In such a large-scale final, no one would dare to try to run rashly.
Ye Qin also rushed out of the starting line the moment he heard the gunshots, his starting speed was very fast, and at the moment of rushing out of the starting line, only one of the eight runners, Asafavir, could keep up with Ye Chin.
Known for his fast start, Asafavil gave it his all in this group of finals, and the speed and power that burst out at the start of the start shocked almost everyone.
10 meters, 20 meters, 30 meters......
Ye Qin seized the opportunity from the start, and the opportunity maintained the advantage of speed from the moment of the start and rushed to the front.
He was followed by Asafavir, but twenty meters later, although Asafavir's starting acceleration was fast enough, because the starting force was too strong, the center of gravity of his body had a brief stumble.
It was only a few meters in front of him that he maintained a speed that kept pace with Ye Qin, and then he was overtaken by Ye Qin from behind.
After Asafavil, third was Jason Gaby, who got off to a perfect start in the group. After years of training at the start, Jason Gaby is no longer a weakness when it comes to the men's 100m race.
Fourth is Yuhan Blake, although Blake's start is slightly slower than Jason Gaby, his muscular strength is excellent, and the sprinter known as the beast is equally impressive in his instantaneous bursts.
Jax Thelin started slightly slower than a few others, and he wasn't known for his fast starts, but Euse-Bot got a slower start than him.
In this race, Yusse Bot didn't start as well as the '08 Bird's Nest and '09 Berlin, but his stride and cadence were still excellent.
Forty meters, fifty meters, sixty meters......
Ye Chin's speed is getting faster and faster, and he has completely entered the maximum speed stage.
At this time, Asafavil suddenly slowed down because of the violent start, and was overtaken by Jason Gaby and Yuhan Blake and others behind him.
After being overtaken by Jason Gaby and Yuhan Blake, Asafavil suddenly looked pained and his speed dropped completely.
On the other side, Yusse Bot was on the outside because of the semi-final reservation, and the corner of his eye was always paying attention to the position of the other players, running at high speed, and was closing the distance between the others little by little.
"Ye Chin! Ye Qin was very fast and ran in the first position...... Yusse Bot is chasing ......"
Commentator: Mu Jiang's voice had completely torn out his throat, and he shouted like a voice.
Seventy meters, eighty meters, ninety meters......
We entered the second half of the 100-meter final half.
Eusse Both, who was in the eighth lane, suddenly increased his speed, and suddenly surpassed Jax Tring, Yuhan Blake and Jason Gaby next to him, and was rapidly approaching Yechin.
The large stride length and high cadence make Yusse-Bot unstoppable after entering the high-speed phase.
Ye Qin didn't notice the changes in the other lanes at this time, he only had the finish line in his eyes, and his speed was getting faster and faster, and even the gap between him and several other runners around him had opened up since the start.
Even Yusse-Both, who was speeding on the outside road, because after the start was behind, even if the running speed in the middle completely exploded, at this time Ye Qin opened up the gap and couldn't catch up!!
On the other side, Jason Gaby, who started to hold the third position, was overtaken by Yuhan Blake at around 80 meters, both of whom are known for their explosiveness, but Yuhan Blake is at the peak of his competitive career, and the seven-year gap is vividly reflected at this moment.
In the final stages of 90 meters and 95 meters, Jax Thelin's huge stride length and back-up ability also fully exploded at this moment, and at the moment when he was about to cross the finish line, he suddenly overtook from behind and caught up with Jason Gaby.
This is Jax Thelin's unique running style in the men's 100m, and the sudden increase in speed in the last 10m makes him suddenly beat the crowd.
But the two fastest runners in front of them have already reached the finish line first!
Punch the line!!
The eight runners swept from the starting line to the finish line like a whirlwind, and the speed of the lightning and flint made many people even have no time to react, and it was already over!
"Ye Chin! Ye Chin won!! β
Commentator Mu Jiang was so excited that he almost tore the button of his shirt at the last moment, and the excited shouts even felt a little harsh to the audience in front of the TV.
But no one cared about Mu Jiang's excited attitude, and everyone felt a rush of adrenaline excitement!
Yechin!
Yechin was the first to cross the finish line!
At the same time, under the TV screen and on the timing board at the finish line, the men's 100m result appeared in front of everyone!
9.53 seconds!
The moment Ye Qin crossed the finish line, he opened his arms and roared angrily!!
New World Record!!
On the big screen at the scene, this group of men's 100m results appeared in front of everyone:
1. Sixth lane, Ye Qin, China, starting reaction 0.131 seconds, time 9.53 seconds;
2. Eighth lane, Yusse Bote, Jamaica, starting reaction 0.165 seconds, time 9.63 seconds;
3. Fifth lane, Yuhan Blake, Jamaica, starting reaction 0.179 seconds, time 9.75 seconds;
4. Lane 7, Jax Thelin, USA, starting reaction 0.178 seconds, time 9.79 seconds;
5. Fourth lane, Jason Gaby, USA, starting reaction 0.145 seconds, time 9.80 seconds;
6. Lane 9, Ryan Bailey, USA, starting reaction 0.176 seconds, time 9.88 seconds;
7. Second lane, Richard Thompson, Trinidad and Tobago, starting reaction 0.160 seconds, time 9.98 seconds;
8. Third lane, Asafavir, Jamaica, starting reaction 0.155 seconds, time 11.99 seconds;
All eight riders, with the exception of Asafavir, who got an injury to a sudden start that took him too hard in the final stages, all ran into the 10-second mark.
This is a rare scene in the history of human athletics.
In particular, the five players in front of them almost all ran under 9.80 seconds, and the high level of their duels amazed everyone.
"A new world record!"
"Ye Qin broke the world record set by himself at the World Championships in Berlin! In 9.53 seconds, a new world record in the men's 100m was set at the Olympic Stadium in London!! β
"Unbelievable performance!! Ye Chin has dedicated me to a new human limit! β
"I can't believe that there is anyone else in this world who can stop Ye Chin!! Who will be his opponent! Where are his limits and how fast can he run again!! β
"This will be the most powerful speed duel in human history, no less exciting than the Yenching Olympics and the Berlin World Championships...... I almost thought I Yanjing had spent it, how did they run out of such a speed. 9.53 seconds! Oh my God, it's crazy!! β
In the media seat, except for Mu Jiang, almost all the commentators broke out into a frantic shout.
Once again, they witnessed the birth of a new world record!!
After crossing the finish line, Ye Qin rushed around the track and field field!!
More than 80,000 spectators in the audience, after being shocked by the men's 100-meter race, all burst into enthusiastic shouts like a frying pan.
In the audience near the side of the runway, red national flags fluttered, and someone shouted Ye Chin's name.
At first, only a small number of Chinese audiences were shouting, but gradually the audience of 80,000 people began to speak with different accents, shouting Ye Qin's name together!
"Ye Chin!"
βyeqin!β
β¦β¦
Ye Qin opened his arms and met everyone's shouts, and behind him there were reporters who were rushing to catch up and take pictures, but it was just a moment before he saw Ye Qin quickly passing by.
Running fast all the way!
Ye Qin seemed to feel that he was rushing to not run so heartily!
Under the shouts and lights in the sky, it was like going back to the time when I first stepped on the track in high school.
He stepped barefoot on the rough cinder runway.
After the whistle blew, he desperately rushed out of the starting line.
It was the most important run of his life!
Since then, all the trajectories of his life have changed!
I have walked through the darkness and ushered in the brightest future;
When the door was closed to me, I pushed open a window that was open for me;
I didn't get the tickets I wanted, but I became the one who stood in the middle of the stage and performed
After being disappointed again and again, I waited for the best hope;
I lived up to the runway that brought me everything;
I'm standing here,
Standing on the highest stage,
Listen to everyone shouting my name.
I know
My life has not been in vain!
I'm the best athlete!
I am a legend!
(End of book)