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Because he had previously made remarks about the use of illegal drugs by Feng Quan before and after the men's 100-meter race at the Olympic Games, without any evidence, and was severely warned by the Olympic Organizing Committee, the well-known British track and field coach Graeme Hunt was obviously calm and low-key in the live broadcast of the competition after that.

However, when he saw that Feng Quan had defeated Ashton Eaton in the 400m decathlon and also ran a time of 45.83 seconds, he was shocked and speechless again.

However, Hunter's "old friend" Derek Raymond was not at all surprised by such a result.

Although Eaton, like Usain Bolt, is the world record holder. However, compared to Usain Bolt, who had been unbeaten for many years before the Olympics, Eaton's dominance of the game was significantly worse.

Actually, it's not that Eaton isn't strong enough. Rather, compared to the 100m event, the decathlon is full of serendipity.

The 10 events for two consecutive days are a great test for the athletes' physical and psychological tests. Even if the athlete is strong enough, it is not easy to maintain a high level of competition during the two days of competition.

Therefore, in Raymond's view, even if Eaton loses to Feng Quan in the 400m event, which he is good at, it is not an unusual thing. Usain Bolt, who has dominated the 100-meter track for many years, lost to Feng Quan, not to mention Eaton, who lost to his teammate at last year's World Athletics Championships.

"This is the end of the first day of the decathlon, please tell us how you feel now?" Host Ralph Dimo asked with a smile.

After coughing lightly, Raymond said with a smile: "Before today's competition, everyone, including myself, thought that the decathlon was ruled by our European and American athletes. However, the strong performance of the young Chinese lad reminded me of his amazing performance in the 100m final three days ago. His appearance gave me a deep understanding of a famous advertising slogan: nothing is impossible! After a slight pause, Raymond continued: "So, I think when tomorrow's decathlon is over, maybe the Chinese boys will surprise us again." ”

As soon as Raymond's words fell, Graeme Hunt spoke:

"Yes, that Chinese kid did a good job. However, I don't really agree with Derek because I don't think the Chinese kid will be able to continue to lead Eaton after tomorrow's 1500m race. Looking through the information at hand, Graeme Hunter continued: "If it weren't for Eaton's performance today, the Chinese kid would not have been able to lead Eaton in points. ”

"Oh? Is that really the case? Raymond questioned with a slight squint.

"Am I not right, Derek?" Graeme-Hunter said, glancing at Raymond. "Eaton's average time in the 100m was around 10.20 seconds, but he only ran 10.35 seconds; As for Eton's 400m today, it was nearly 0.8 seconds slower than his average time of 45.60 seconds. So, in both categories, Eaton scored nearly 70 fewer points than usual. ”，

"Hehe, Mr. Hunter. If memory serves, the Chinese boy is now more than 110 points ahead of Eaton. Even if Eaton's total points are added to 70, they are still behind. Raymond paused, looked through the information at hand, and continued: "I have here a copy of the results of Eaton's World Record at the U.S. Olympic Trials in June. At that time, his total points after the first day of competition were all over, only more than 4,600 points; And today, after the pentathlon, he scored 4,717 points. Mr. Hunt, do you still think Eaton didn't do well today? ”

In the face of the "hard evidence" at Raymond's hand, Graeme Hunter finally gave up his view that "Eaton is underperforming".

So, in order to hide his embarrassment, Graeme Hunt changed the subject and said: "Even if you are right, I still think that Eaton will eventually win the decathlon. Because almost all of the Chinese kid's dominant events ended on the first day of competition, tomorrow's race will undoubtedly be an ordeal for him in the throwing event and weak endurance. Therefore, it is basically impossible for the Chinese kid to continue to maintain his lead tomorrow. ”

Listening to Graeme Hunt's words, Ralph Dimo nodded in agreement. However, another guest, Raymond, doesn't think so.

"Mr. Hunt, you have a point. But I want to ask, your evaluation of the strength of that Chinese young man basically comes from the information he used to play in China a few months ago, right? Raymond asked.

"Yes, that's right." Graeme Hunter replied categorically.

"I don't know if Mr. Hunt has noticed that except for the long jump, the Chinese boys have set new personal bests in all four events today." After a pause, Raymond continued: "Even his relatively weak 400m event improved by almost a second from his previous time. Mr. Hunt, based on the above, if you still think that tomorrow's game will be an ordeal for the Chinese boys, you will probably be surprised. ”

"That's right, the Chinese kid did set a new personal best in many events in today's competition. However, as I said earlier, almost all of today's events are what he is good at, so it's not unusual for him to set a new personal best in the event he is good at. But that doesn't mean he can continue to do so in tomorrow's game. Graeme Hunter said excitedly.

Listening to Graeme Hunter's words, Raymond first shook his head helplessly, and then said with a smile: "Mr. Hunt, how about you think we will take a gamble?" ”

Since Raymond's words touched on a more sensitive topic, Ralph Dimo hurriedly said, "Uh...... Take a break, put on an ad, and see you after the ad......"

As soon as Ralph Dimo's words fell, Graeme Hunter angrily asked Raymond, "Bet on what?" ”

"Of course, tomorrow it's going to be who wins the decathlon." Raymond said.

"Okay, no problem. Then let's bet £100. ”

"Hehe, Mr. Hunter. That seems like a bit of a small bet, right? And we've been using the euro for a long time, so it doesn't seem appropriate to bet on the pound! ”

"Then how much do you say to bet?" Graeme Hunter asked impatiently.

"At least 1,000 euros." Raymond continued to smile.

"No problem, you want to give me 1,000 euros for nothing, of course I have no reason not to accept it." Graeme Hunter glanced at host Ralph Dimo and continued: "Then Ralph, you are here to be a witness to our bet. ”

"Hey, Derek, I don't know if you mind, let me play with you?" As he spoke, Ralph Dimo's face also showed a look of "greed".

"No problem." Needless to ask, Raymond knew that Ralph Dimo was the same as Graeme Hunt in his bet on Eaton to win.

However, thanks to the previous victory over Usain Bolt and the strong performance in the top five of the decathlon today, Raymond is still very confident.

So, after a moment of silence, Raymond smiled again with a charming gentlemanly smile and said, "Ralph, of course I don't mind if you give me an extra 1,000 euros......"

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PS: Top three results in the 400m race:

(1) Wind full: 45 seconds 83 (1017 minutes);

(2) Ashton-Eaton: 46.39 seconds (989 points);

(3) Qi Haifeng: 47.99 seconds (910 points); (To be continued.) )