Chapter 237: Advancing to the Olympic 100-meter Final
Throughout the morning of September 23, Guo Zizhao was an honest cat resting in the room. In the afternoon, I went to the athletes' activity room for two hours of recovery training.
In the evening, Guo Zizhao, who had dinner in advance, also came to the arena early and began to make preparations slowly.
Tonight, Guo Zizhao has to complete 3 games. Around seven o'clock, it was the semifinals of the men's 100m. Around half past eight was the final of the men's 100m. There is also a men's 400-meter semi-final at around half past nine.
In the men's 100m semifinals, there were only two groups of 16 players, so Guo Zizhao also took a look at it when he was warming up, and almost all of them were his old opponents.
"Hello...... Guo Zizhao"
"Hi...... Chambers"
"Hi...... Surin"
"Hello...... Green"
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Seeing that Guo Zizhao also began to warm up, everyone came over to say hello briefly. After all, Guo Zizhao is now the world's No. 1 flyer, and his personal strength has won everyone's respect.
Of course, Guo Zizhao also responded one by one with a smile. And he also chatted with Green and others, who had a good relationship, "Hi...... Surin, how is your health lately? I heard that you were injured in training some time ago, but now you are fully recovered? ”
"It's barely good," Canadian veteran Su Lin also smiled bitterly, "I'm old, and my recovery ability is much worse than before." I hope I can run down tonight. ”
"Man, don't be so pessimistic, you're only 32 years old." Green also patted the old opponent on the shoulder, "Just do your best, young people now, but you don't know how to respect our old-timers at all." ”
Green glanced at Guo Zizhao, and at the same time, he also teased the other party in a teasing tone.
"Hi...... Green, you're not right to say that! Without you, the last two stops of the Golden League would have been too boring for me. Guo Zizhao also joked with Green unceremoniously.
"Cut...... In your Chinese words, you are cheap and good-looking. Green also grinned and complained, "How does the gold award feel?" ”
"Of course it's very high!" Guo Zizhao also exaggerated the gesture, "With such a large amount of gold, I am very tired of holding it!" Gee...... It's a pity that this year, 4 people have to share it together, which is too unfulfilling. ”
"Phew...... Be content! Green also despised Guo Zizhao, and then said with some envy, "I'm going to fight for it again next year." But ah, you've already had it once, can't you grab it from me then? ”
"Haha...... No problem! However, you also have to have the strength," Guo Zizhao also said with a smile, "I want to see the game later." Let's see if you have what it takes to win the Gold Prize! ”
"Cut! Don't underestimate me! With me, this Olympic gold medal is not so easy for you to take! Green also refused to admit defeat and challenged Guo Zizhao.
"Good! We'll do our best in the finals. I also want to show you my current strength and kill you in seconds......"
"Damn, who wouldn't brag about it......"
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When Director Xie Yalong and Feng Shuyong walked into the athletes' preparation area, they saw Guo Zizhao who was warming up and bragging with Green and others.
Xie Yalong frowned secretly, and while greeting everyone, he asked all the points he was referring to, "How are you preparing?" Hehe...... It seems that Guo Zizhao's mentality is very relaxed tonight! ”
"Well, it's okay! They are all old opponents, and everyone knows each other's strength. Guo Zizhao had a day off during the day, and now there is no problem with his state. Dad didn't understand what Xie Yalong meant, so he answered honestly.
"Huh...... It seems that Guo Zizhao and Green and others are very familiar! As soon as Feng Shuyong heard his father's words, he immediately started a round.
"Well, they are all old rivals, and everyone has a good relationship, so it can be regarded as a sympathy for each other." Dad didn't know why, so he glanced at the two of them strangely, but still answered honestly.
"Oh...... That black man is America's Greene? Director Xie Yalong's eyes also lit up, and all the thoughts asked Feng Shuyong.
"Well, the one next to me is Surin the Canadian flyer, and the other one is Chambers from the United Kingdom. All of them are in the top 10 in the world in the 100m. Feng Shuyong also hurriedly gave Xie Yalong a brief introduction.
"Oh......" Xie Yalong didn't say anything, just nodded, and then chatted with his father Guo Sheng.
After a while, Guo Zizhao, Green and the others also ended their greetings and began to warm up seriously.
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At 6:50, the men's 100-meter sprint semi-finals group 1 competition officially began. Guo Zizhao, Bolton, Chambers and Drummond are all in this group.
Guo Zizhao is in good shape today, but for the sake of insurance, Guo Zizhao also used "strong advanced stride running shoes" in this game. Of course, the final result of the game also made Guo Zizhao very satisfied.
9.81 seconds! Guo Zizhao once again won the first place in the group with a steady performance, and advanced strongly to the final that will be played more than an hour later. Bolton, Chambers and Drummond were not far behind, securing the other three spots in the group.
Five minutes later, the final of Group 2 officially began. Green, Surin, Obikwiru, Thompson and others were placed in this group.
Green was in good form today, too, taking the lead shortly after the start and holding that advantage until the finish. He finished first in the group with a time of 9.87 seconds.
However, there were two very unfortunate things that happened in the semi-finals of this group.
Canadian veteran Surin may have really had an old injury and slowly stopped shortly after the start. It seems that the veteran had an ominous premonition before the game. Sure enough, after exerting all his strength, he couldn't support it.
However, before the audience's regretful voices completely stopped, something even more worrying happened.
Nigerian star Obi Keviru accidentally fell in the final sprint. Looking at the athletes who hugged their knees and cried in pain after falling to the ground, the audience was also in an uproar. It is also very rare for two players to retire injured in a game. Besides, these two players are definitely the ones who have the absolute strength to advance to the finals!
Combined with the injuries of three Japanese players in yesterday's rematch, five athletes were injured in the men's 100m race in these two days alone. This can be regarded as a sad record.
In the end, the remaining three finalists from Group 2 were lucky enough to be won by Thompson, Campbell and Collins, respectively.
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After the game, Guo Zizhao and Green also went to visit the injured Surin and Obi Kevilu.
Su Lin is okay, but the old injury has recurred, so he just dealt with it briefly and went back to recuperate slowly. Obikovico is in much more trouble, with problems with the meniscus and cruciate ligaments in his knee. Therefore, after emergency treatment, I immediately sent him to the hospital for examination.
As an old opponent in the international arena for many years, Green is also concerned about the Canadian's injury and withdrawal this time, "Guo Zizhao, do you think we will have such a day in the future?" I had to get old, I had to get injured and leave my favorite arena......"
"As long as you are an athlete, you will face this day in the future." Guo Zizhao also sighed, "So, while we are still young and still in peak condition, let's win a few more championships!" In this way, even if we retire in the future, we have nothing to regret. ”
"Yes! I'm still at the top of my game! If you don't fight, you will regret it for the rest of your life! Green also had his eyes shining, and turned his head to stare at Guo Zizhao with a fighting eye, "Although I am not your opponent now, but Guo Zizhao, I will not give up in this final!" Bring out your strongest form later, otherwise, you may not be my opponent! ”
"Good!" Guo Zizhao also said arrogantly, "Come on, who is afraid of whom!" Lao Tzu is going to let you know today why I am the world's number one flyer now! ”