Almighty Athlete Chapter 26: New challenges
On May 16, the 6th World Sports Lawrence Awards was held in Estoril, Portugal.
"Here I announce that the winner of the 6th World Sports Lawrence Award Best Newcomer Award" was the guest standing in front of the microphone with a smile on his face. He looked at the card in his hand and then the audience under the stands. I looked at the card in my hand again. After a few seconds of stagnation, I continued to say:
"Zhang Guan!"
Zhang Guan immediately stood up with a surprised expression on his face. He always thought that Phelps had a bigger chance. He didn’t expect the final selection committee to choose himself.
Zhang Guan didn’t know that Phelps was elected because of the judges’ concerns about the US stimulant scandal, and the US stimulant scandal was caused by Kondo Kamito, but Kondo Kamika was to check Zhang Guan, so in the end The root of is again on Zhang Guan, which seems to be a ring, starting from him and stopping at him.
A few hours ago, when Zhang Guan and Sharapova appeared together, all the media caused bystanders took pictures, but no reporter would think about it. In this kind of public event, especially the award ceremony, it is normal for the stars to walk the red carpet together. Some media even speculate that Sharapova chose to walk the red carpet with Zhang Guan because Zhang Guan is tall enough. The athletes are not as tall as Sharapova, and standing together is not coordinated.
Lawrence’s awards ceremony attracted many stars, especially those living in Europe. For example, although Beckham did not receive any nominations, he still brought his wife who had just given birth to the scene.
For Phelps failed to win the award, most of the media just expressed regret, but no one questioned Zhang Guan. After all, the achievements made by Zhang Guan are equally convincing, and it is reasonable to win the newcomer award.
After the Lawrence Awards ceremony, Zhang Guan and Sharapova flew to Paris, France. Sharapova is preparing to participate in the French Open next week.
The Lawrence Awards are very influential in European and American countries. Each awards ceremony of the Lawrence Awards will not only attract many big-name athletes, but also many movie stars and singers.
In China, the influence of the Lawrence Award is more general. Dayao also won the Lawrence Award two years ago. But there are not many reports in China. Ordinary people don't care much about the awards won by athletes. They only care about the performance of athletes, such as winning a championship in a certain competition, breaking a record in a certain event, and so on.
So after the news that Zhang Guan won the Lawrence Award was spread domestically. Most of the media is just a short message, and at most one picture is added, and the gold content of this award is generally not recognized in China. At present, various domestic sports associations are still in the state of closing their doors to run their own games. Until the future of Chinese sports gradually goes to the world, everyone will slowly realize the impact and value of these sports awards.
May 23. The French Tennis Open officially began, Zhang Guan personally came to the scene to cheer for Sharapova. The four major tennis tournaments would have attracted many celebrities from all walks of life to watch, plus Zhang Guan dress is relatively low-key, so no one noticed that Zhang Guan arrived on the scene.
Sharapova’s performance at the French Open can’t be said to be bad, but his luck is more general. He met Justin Haining in the quarter-finals. Haining in this French Open is in good condition and can really be said to be blocked Killing the Buddha and killing the Buddha, eventually Sharapova lost to Haining in the quarter-finals, and Haining also killed all the way to become the champion of this French Open.
As for the **** from the field management center. Zhang Guan simply gave him a Paris tour group, and then gave him three days of French Open tickets. This guy traveled to Paris’s major attractions for free, and also mixed three days of grand slam competitions. The heart is naturally happy. , So I am willing to stay in Paris.
However, good times always pass so fast, this couple of star athletes finally have to be separated temporarily.
Sharapova leaned lazily in Zhang Guan’s arms, fed a cherry to Zhang Guan, and said at the same time, “I’m going to the UK tomorrow. Participate in the dFs Classic in Birmingham.”
"I haven't heard of this game, there are a lot of prizes?" Zhang Guan asked.
"No, it's mainly the venue. The Birmingham Classic is the grass." Sharapova said.
Zhang Guan immediately understood that Sharapova was preparing for the upcoming Wimbledon.
Wimbledon has a special meaning for Sharapova. Last year, Sharapova won the Wimbledon championship, which was the first Grand Slam in her life, and this year, she will appear on the Wimbledon court as a defending champion, so Sharapova Very important to Wimbledon this year. At the same time Wimbledon's playing field is grass. Therefore, Sharapova will choose Birmingham's elite competition to adapt to the grass game in advance.
"Then I'm afraid I can't accompany you anymore, I have to win the country." Zhang Guan spit out the cherry seeds, and then said: "On the day Wimbledon started, I happened to participate in the track and field preliminaries of the 10th National Games, and then The Golden League series, and then the East Asian Games, I may be busy until the end of the year."
"Oh" Sharapova appeared disappointed.
"But at the end of the year there will be no track and field events, I will go to the United States to find you then." Zhang Guan said, holding Sharapova in his arms, the two lingered together again, cherishing this short but A good time together.
According to the original arrangement, in early June, the track and field team will send people to the United States for a tour and study to see what the world’s most advanced track and field training looks like. It can be said to be a classics trip. And Liu Feiren and Zhang Guan will also go with the team and will participate in the Prefontaine Athletics Classic and Reebok Athletics Grand Prix. Both of these events are not within the IAAF’s plan, but the American track and field events, which can be said to be part of the commercialization of American sports. The Athletics Association also wants to continue these two games to examine how the United States operates in the field of commercialization of sports, and see if domestic track and field competitions can learn from this American commercialization model.
With the explosion of the US doping scandal, this trip was cancelled. I had planned to learn the most advanced track and field system in the world, but what do I learn now? How to learn Americans to use stimulants without being detected?
So Zhang Guan stayed in the training base to train with peace of mind, preparing to participate in the 10th National Games Athletics Qualifier on June 2o.
On June 14, Athens, the IAAF Grand Prix Athens, the men’s 100m final.
Powell stood on the runway, staring straight at the finish line, revealing a strong determination.
In the Czech Republic, the IAAF Grand Prix at Ostrava station five days ago. Powell set the best result of his personal game career: 9.85 seconds, but Powell did not try his best at that time.
And today, Powell seems to feel the state of the game when he was in the Czech Republic five days ago, even better than that day!
"Come on quickly. Come on the game quickly! Let me make a good fight! I can’t wait!" Powell murmured in his heart, he felt his heart beating continuously, as if he were a The soldiers heard the drumming of the battle in front of him. He felt excited, and at the same time his body was already excited. Every breath would make him feel the trembling of the body, waiting.
Finally, Powell stood on the starting block, and he finally waited until the game started.
The gunshot sounded, he started to increase, he started to run, he started to sprint, he felt very happy, he felt that every joint, every muscle, every cell of the body was full of power!
"I can be faster! I can be faster! I can do it! I can do it!" Powell's arms are swinging more and more powerful, and each time the legs are kicked, he will swing his explosive force To the extreme. He did not pay attention to the situation of other athletes. In his eyes, there is only the end.
Finally, Powell crossed the line, accompanied by the crowd yelling like a mountain tsunami.
As if Powell realized something, he looked up at the timer, then opened his mouth and shouted loudly
9.77 seconds, Powell ran into 9.8 seconds, five days later. He once again created his personal best results.
This is a result of less than 9.8 seconds this year. If it is before the Athens Olympics, it will be a new world record, but now it is still the second best result in history. This is only a step away from the world record of Zhang Guan9.76 seconds with o.o1 second left.
Powell yelled, growled, and vented in excitement. He knew that he had caught up with Zhang Guan. Next, he would challenge the world record of Zhang Guan. He is confident that he can defeat Zhang Guan!
In the post-match news interview, Powell spoke out his voice to the camera without hesitation.
"Yes, very excited, very excited, but I think I can be faster!"
"World record? Of course, I still miss o.o1 second, but I believe that I have the ability to break the world record maintained by Zhang Guan!"
"Yes, you are right, I am looking forward to meeting Zhang Guan again on the field! At that time, I will challenge him! Challenge the fastest person in the world, I look forward to this day Coming."
"Will the Zhang Guan participate in the next IAAF Zagreb Grand Prix? What about the Golden League? Zhang Guan will participate in the Golden League? That’s great. I still have half a month. Can't wait!"
The next day, the European media, like brown bears smelling of honey, began to irritate. Jamaican trapeze Asafa Powell set a good result of 9.77 seconds in Athens, only o.o 1 second away from the world record, and more importantly, he challenged Zhang Guan!
Who is the fastest person in the world? Zhang Guan? Or Powell? If you look at it from your personal best score, it must be Zhang Guan, but Powell's state has recently burst, and the degree of improvement is more like a rocket. Everyone can see that Powell's limit is not here.
While Zhang Guan is very dazzling in the indoor competition in February, he only participated in one IAAF Osaka Grand Prix this year in the 100m race. Although he defeated Gatling and won the championship, he was better than Powell As far as 9.77 seconds are concerned, Zhang Guan's performance this year is still a bit far behind. Although everyone knows that 19-year-old Zhang Guan is also promising, at least from the current state, Powell seems to be better.
Powell’s challenge to Zhang Guan was quickly caught up in the media, and when the IAAF Golden League kicked off on July 1st, it was the moment of the duel between the two, which is now only half a month away. The whole of Europe, or the whole world who loves track and field, began to look forward to that day, looking forward to the battle for the world's first flying man!
The IAAF welcomes the hype of the "world's first trapeze" competition, even secretly fueling the Americans, because Americans can't count on stimulants, they lack the American muscles Son, this year's Golden League's 100m trapeze battle seems to lack a lot of attention. The IAAF urgently needs an event to let the world pay attention to the upcoming IAAF Golden League. So the next encounter between Zhang Guan and Powell was even officially titled "First Trapeze Race" by the Golden League.
The mainstream public opinion in Europe is looking forward to the duel between the two, but some people who do not like Zhang Guan jump out at this time and start to sing Zhang Guan, such as the famous British sports critic Eriksson. Eriksson felt that his face was not hurt enough at the Olympics, and he stood up decisively again to find a chance.
British Guard reported a piece of commentary on the famous "Zhang Guan Black" Eriksson: Powell ran a good score of 9.77 seconds. I think this is reasonable, this is a reasonable process, we look at it Powell's past results can be seen, he has been improving. As for Zhang Guan, I admit that he achieved good results last year, but his rise is really too sudden. During the Athens Olympics, he suddenly appeared without any signs, which is not true in any sports competition. Consistent with common sense. So I always think that Zhang Guan is just a flash in the pan. In the second half of last year and the beginning of this year, his luck is good~IndoMTL.com~ But luck cannot always accompany him for a lifetime, look at this year's IAAF Osaka Grand Prix It was Gatlin, but the victory was so difficult. The two won't be the winner until the end. This shows that Zhang Guan's luck is running out. I think he will soon be revealed! As for the competition for the world's first trapeze, I think Powell's victory is only a matter of time.
Powell challenges Zhang Guan!
Zhang Guai looked at the striking headline in the newspaper and frowned slightly.
"9.77 seconds, Powell really ran out 9.77 seconds this year. In the next three years, Powell is probably my biggest opponent. I have to keep improving, otherwise I will really be caught by this guy."
Zhang Guan stood up, threw the newspaper, picked up the luggage and went out.
Next, he is going to participate in the preliminaries of the 10th National Games. (To be continued.)
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