Chapter 1840 Before the war, the last undercurrent
[Two million people applied to buy tickets for the 100-meter battlefield, which only has 80,000 seats.]
Two million people applied to buy tickets to enter this venue, which can only accommodate 80,000 people. In the stands, an audience member waved the ticket. The ticket price for such a position is as high as 725 pounds (approximately 7,300 yuan). The reason why it is so expensive must be
It's because of the upcoming 100-meter battle.
This night was probably the largest influx of spectators since the London Bowl was built. Even on the day of the opening ceremony, no one was allowed to stand in any place without seats. But yesterday, every place that could stand was filled with people. This is 100 meters.
Attraction. International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge, London Olympic Organizing Committee President Sebastian Coe and current IAAF President, Senegalese Lamidiac will also be present.
[Former Olympic record holder Pele: Bolt was accused of not really running and hiding his strength. Who among the four masters can shake him]
After running the "second shot" of the Olympics, world record holder Bolt advanced to the finals easily, but there were three or four people who ran faster than the defending champion, including Su Shen, who was in the same group with him, setting a record of 100 times in Olympic history.
Even with the fastest speed in the meter semi-finals, Bolt had no choice but to lag behind, which shows the fierce competition in this Olympic Games.
Why did Bolt only finish fourth among everyone? Is he not excited enough, or is he trying to preserve his strength? Former Maple Leaf Olympic star Bailey analyzed: "Bolt was very relaxed and didn't really run at all. I suspect he deliberately ran today."
Hidden strength.”
Even so, it will not be easy for the "Bolt Dynasty" to continue to dominate the London Olympics: Looking back at history, only one person, the American Carl Lewis, has won the gold medal in the "Flying Battle" at two Olympic Games, that is, in 1984
, twice in 1988. Judging from recent results, in the Jamaica Olympic trials, as the king of 100 meters and 200 meters, Bolt lost to "junior brother" Blake in both events, which shocked the world.
Today he lost to Su again in the semi-finals and had no way of reaching the C position in the finals.
This is also the first time since Bolt became the world champion in recent years that he has not been in this position in a major competition.
But if he didn't "fake a run" and actually ran seriously, then there would be a great chance of beating him in London this year.
Maybe the previous few people have more strength than him.
BBC, a major local media in Kitty Eagle Country, also issued an article after the semi-finals:
As the fastest man in the world, it seems unbelievable that he has lost to the same man one after another in domestic competitions in Jamaica. Can Bolt still defend his honor in this year's Olympics? "BBC"
Darren Campbell, a sports expert and 2000 Olympic men's 200m silver medalist, commented on Bolt and his opponents:
Campbell’s comment: Bolt’s biggest advantage is also his disadvantage. For Bolt, who is 1.95 meters tall, long legs are his advantage. But similarly, let Bolt, who is 1.95 meters tall, adopt a squatting posture.
The process from starting to returning to an upright position to take advantage of the long strides is a challenge. In comparison, shorter runners will have a clear advantage over Bolt in this process. Therefore, Bolt must
It is very critical to adjust your rhythm in the first 30 meters and then enter the normal sprint stage. Because Bolt, who is tall, will have a relatively slow decline in speed. Therefore, in the first 30 meters,
, this is the key.
All things considered, his ability is invincible.
Campbell’s comment: If you want to pick a sample of 100-meter runners, except for Bolt, it must be Powell. Even Bolt said that he hopes he can have Powell’s starting point. Not only that, Powell’s last 30
The meter sprint is also very pleasing to the eye. But his problem is that once he enters the championship competition, he seems to forget these skills. Therefore, the outside world has doubts about Powell's psychological quality.
Campbell’s comment: Gatlin was the gold medalist in the 100-meter race at the 2004 Olympic Games, and this year is even more special for him. Although Gatlin himself firmly denied taking doping, it is an indisputable fact that he was suspended for four years due to a drug test.
Therefore, Gatlin hopes to make a comeback this year. From a technical point of view, Gatlin has no particularly obvious weaknesses, and he is not faster than Bolt. But if everyone is in 9.7 to 9.8 seconds this year, then Gatlin
Trin can still pose a threat, but of course it is just a threat.
Campbell’s comment: Bolt lost to Blake in both the 100m and 200m at the Jamaica Olympic Trials this year. Therefore, in terms of understanding Bolt, no one can compare to his training partner Blake. However,
Blake's disadvantage is also obvious. This is his first Olympic trip. Bolt is very aware of the competition atmosphere, but Blake lacks experience, which may affect his performance.
Campbell's comment: Gay's every step is full of explosiveness, which is probably the reason for his groin injury. In terms of frequency, Gay does very well. When Bolt takes a step, Gay can almost take a step.
Half. However, Guy's body has always been a hidden danger, especially his groin. Although 100 meters is short, no one knows whether his body can support him to finish the race.
Campbell's comment: Su's state this year has been like a roller coaster. At first, I really thought he might be useless. At least this year, he is no longer competitive. His technology has changed drastically and he started on a different foot. But he still recovered before the Olympics.
His condition is really amazing. I heard that in their domestic trials, he also scored 9.80 in double scores. Today's semi-finals once again proved that he has really recovered and he now has the possibility of achieving good results. If I have to say, I think
He still has the basis to compete for medals this year, but his technical recovery is too short. If next year, I think he can still compete for the silver medal. This year, maybe medals are the limit.
[Bolt leads the 100-meter championship odds.]
Judging from the championship odds announced by sportsbook.ag, Bolt ranked first with -133, followed by Bolt's fellow countryman Blake (160), Tyson Gay (200), Su
God (250), Powell (500), Gatlin (1000).
【Yahoo Sports.】
The London Olympic Games' 100-meter flying competition is about to begin. Although Jamaican "Lightning" Bolt is still the favorite to win, American sprint legend Michael Johnson publicly supports Tyson Gay to win the men's 100-meter final.
Four years ago at the Beijing Olympics, Bolt soared into the Bird's Nest with his outstanding speed and explosive power, winning the gold medal in 9.68 seconds and creating Olympic history. For American Guy, he is working hard to win the gold medal.
He won his first Olympic gold medal. In the 2008 Olympics, Gay missed the duel with Usain Bolt due to injury, which has always made him worried. Therefore, in this Olympics, he did not receive much attention from the outside world.
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"I look forward to the Americans launching a strong challenge to them." Moses, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, said. "Justin Gatlin should win a medal, but I think Tyson deserves more attention. His start
He is very capable, has good acceleration, and has perfect technique and rhythm control. I am optimistic about him."
"Through the Beijing Olympics, we understand his strength. But can he be defeated? Of course." "Forrest Gump" Johnson also said, "But this requires some factors and situations to occur. If Bolt is in the best condition
, then the possibility of defeating him is very small."
"As long as there is a little ups and downs in his condition, opportunities will come for Guy and other players. The most important thing is that other players must have a belief that they cannot lose their fighting spirit before starting. After all, this sport is also about
A psychological test."
Interestingly, there is also a famous American player who also made comments and predictions in his personal live broadcast room in the semi-finals. He is not optimistic about Bolt winning the championship, but what he said is obviously more "crazy" than these people.
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"Usain is not invincible,"
"The only way to beat Bolt is to suppress him from the beginning. If he starts well, other players will be in trouble, because he will only run faster and faster. So, if Gay wants to beat Bolt,
He has to start faster."
The reason why Green made such a prediction has something to do with Bolt's characteristics. Bolt, who is about 1.95 meters tall, has an amazingly wide step distance, which is his advantage. But Green believes that from squatting to entering the rhythm, 1
The height of about 95 meters is just a loophole that Sugatlin Blake and others can seize. "When you try to push a refrigerator, do you want to push the upright refrigerator, or do you want to push the refrigerator upside down?" Green said
: "His start has no advantage, so he has to risk his life in the remaining stages. This year he even narrowed the distance between his starting support hands, which will affect his starting speed."
"And I think compared with the past, what Bolt lacks most now is his invincible temperament. At this year's Jamaica Olympic trials, Bolt's 100-meter run started badly, and then he could no longer catch up.
When Blake ran the 200 meters, Bolt was overtaken by Blake in the last 70 meters. Losing to the same person twice in a row, Bolt's legend of invincibility no longer exists."
He analyzes more from the negative side of technology.
"I personally think that although Guy also has a chance to win the championship,... I am more optimistic about Su. Of course, my premise is that if Guy can also win the championship. If Bolt performs normally, it will indeed be difficult for the others."
Of course, this kind of thing is indispensable for King Carl Lewis. He was the only person to defend the 100-meter title in the Olympic Games before Bolt. Now he is broadcast live across the United States. He will definitely be asked. Lewis said again -
"Winning two Olympic gold medals in the 100-meter race, no one has ever done it except me. Greatness is proven by history, and tenacity and stability are necessary elements for success. I have an 18-year career, and I am passionate about the 100-meter race.
My understanding is different from others."
You can see that these reports, although there are various opinions, all have their own positions. For example, if you are an American, you must brag about the United States. Green has made many Americans "unpleasant", but no matter
How can I tell you what the odds are...the odds of all the major bookmakers are clear.
And even for Green, I have to say this - this is based on the fact that Bolt did not perform well, similar to the state where he made mistakes in 2011. If he performed well, or even normal, the others would not have much chance.
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This is of course considered a public opinion.
No matter how unscrupulously the world brags about its own players, it can never get around Bolt.
He is like a big devil who emerged from the world of track and field.
I do not care who you are.
I want to be number one in the world.
You need to kill him and bring him down.
And before you kill him head-on, even if Daegu makes a mistake, it will not affect people's overall judgment.
After all, in the eyes of many people, Bolt did not lose, he just jumped ahead.
When it comes to running, no one inside is a match for Bolt.
so……
You need to beat Bolt head-on once in a big race.
Only in this way can he become unshakable in people's impressions and become the feeling that he is "also a person".
Otherwise, Bolt will still be an insurmountable mountain in the competition.
However, Bolt himself is like an old emperor, constantly emphasizing his status, "I have always said this, London will belong to me, this year will belong to me, 2012 is my moment!" In the semi-finals!
In the post-match interview, Bolt promised so.
Coincidentally, this year's 100-meter race also happens to be the 50th anniversary of the independence of Bolt's home country, Jamaica.
What exactly is going on? The answer will be revealed in two hours. Everyone, set your alarm clocks and don’t miss this super 100-meter race that may be a once-in-a-hundred-year event in human history.
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Of course, the popularity of the 100 meters is unparalleled, and it is worthy of being a crown project, but because the 100 meters is at the back.
So the game that started first also started its own warm-up.
Such as hurdles.
Not to mention women, no one in China has entered the finals.
The men's 110-meter hurdles will also start tonight.
And it will still be a hundred meters ahead.
For example, after the semifinals, Robles said:
My mentality as the favorite to win the 110-meter hurdles is different from that in 2008.
"I am the favorite, but I must admit that the 110-meter hurdles has risen to a very high level in the past year."
"In 2008, I was 21 years old. At that time, I only appeared as a challenger. It is different now. I am the defending champion and I have made history. Even if I leave the field empty-handed, I have to be happy. Whoever loses wins the field.
See you soon!"
This statement is actually very mysterious.
It sounds like he is bragging, announcing his status as the defending Olympic champion.
But in fact, it may just be in conjunction with the promotion of Cuban field shoes.
And the last sentence may be the key.
"Even if I leave the field empty-handed, I still want to be happy?"
Doesn’t this contradict the domineering declaration above?
It can only show that Robles has actually put the answer in the interview.
Just see if you can read it and guess it.
He also said that he thought the intensity of the Olympic Games would not be too exaggerated, and he even said it might be lower than 12.95s.
Of course... this has been refuted by many people.
For example, Merritt's coach, when faced with Robles' question, mocked: "Maybe he thinks he is still living in the past."
"Maybe he thinks this is still 2008."
"But times have changed, man, it's 2012."
"Now is Aris' time."
"In this year's finals, given Aris's form, I think it's not impossible to hit within 12.90s again."
"Everyone has seen the semifinals."
"His current state, unstoppable, 12.95s?"
"For him now, he can break through with just one foot. Robles really thinks too much about this and underestimates Aris' strength."
"He's going to suffer big losses on the field."
"Of course Aris told me that his main concern is Liu, not Robles. This year's Robles has no basis at all. He has not participated in a few competitions. How can he win the championship? It is completely impossible."
"Based on my experience, this year's champion will only be Aris and Liu."
"But I have received news from Liu that he is seriously injured, so Aris's championship is certain this time."
"What he wants to do is..."
His coach Sitter said: "Break the Olympic record, even break the world record, and win the Olympic gold medal at the same time."
"If he can do these three things in one go, and do it in front of the former Olympic record and former world record holder, I think Aris will become the first legend in the history of short sprint."
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"I didn't expect Merritt to be a good person, but his coach is a big mouth." In the lounge, a member of Liu Xiang's team watched the interview on TV and said angrily. Liu Xiang and the others were not here, because they
Injury issues are dealt with on the other side, not in the same room.
"When you talk about former world record holders and former Olympic Games holders, aren't you talking about Brother Xiang?"
"We haven't competed yet, why did we move forward?"
"This is infuriating."
His words also resonated with other members of Xiang's team.
Everyone also started mumbling.
Even Sun Haiping, who said stop arguing, actually looked at it from the inside and splashed ink on it, making it look unsightly.
But everyone also saw Merritt's state in the semifinals.
Having added so many negative buffs but still being able to sit at this level, this threat is already greater than imagined.
Even if Liu Xiang faced off against him at his peak, Sun Haiping felt that it might only be a 50-50 draw.
What's more, what about Liu Xiang in his current situation?
Disaster.
It's a bit too difficult.
Sun Haiping felt like a big chunk of his hair was about to fall out again.
Liu Xiang, who was recovering from massage therapy, also heard these words, but he said nothing.
There was no action either.
Just turned to look out the window.
Don't know what to think.
Merritt really came out of nowhere. This state, the posture of the semi-finals, and the ability to double open 12.95 seconds in a short period of time were indeed not what he had in his peak period.
This made the situation on Liu Xiang's side even worse after the semifinals.
That's not the worst.
Also worsening at the same time was his foot injury.
Although it is much better than this time in the last life, it is still serious, especially after two more shots were fired.
Even more so.
"How's it going? How is Axiang's health now?" Sun Haiping stood beside him and asked him every few minutes.
This feeling of anxiety.
It seemed to Liu Xiang that Sun Haiping had never appeared before.
So, is the master a little unsure about winning the championship?
Also, with my situation, who else would be more confident?
As you get older and suffer injuries before the competition, the Olympic Games may be the strongest opponent in history.
They are all stacked up with themselves.
Who else can be as stable as a rock?
"I'm afraid..."
"It's not very good."
The internal doctor who arranged for the examination looked like a boiled orange peel and said: "The local blood circulation is poor. Due to the two shots from yesterday to today, I have been overworked in the hurdles. I have lost a lot of elasticity and it is very tight."
Very, like a rubber band that has been stretched tight for a long time..."
"Let alone inflammation."
"It has reached a very bad level."
"If this is not the Olympic final, because of my professional ethics, I really want to say don't run. If I continue, there may be big problems."
Sun Haiping was silent. Although he said it very tactfully, he also got the general idea.
This situation became even worse after reaching the semi-finals.
And it goes on...
He looked at the doctor, and the doctor looked at him, as if he could see what Sun Haiping wanted to ask.
He nodded slightly in advance.
Sun Haiping was stunned.
Don't know what to say.
If that's the case, wouldn't the price be... too high?
Liu Xiang, the person he has taken care of for so long, has long been like half a son, and Liu Xiang is good enough to him.
It’s okay to say “teacher is kind and disciple is filial”.
He also really didn't want Liu Xiang to take risks.
But the Olympic finals are right in front of us again, this...
"Can I go to the finals?"
Who knew that Liu Xiang would speak after not speaking for a long time?
"It's very serious. If I run away, judging from the current situation, it may be very serious..."
Before the doctor could finish explaining how serious it was, Liu Xiang immediately cut it off, perhaps because he was afraid that hearing too much would affect his morale.
"In other words, you can run in the next ten seconds, right?"
"Yes, you can run, but..."
"That's enough."
When Liu Xiang heard this, his nervousness disappeared.
Because there is only one thing he is afraid of.
Now he doesn't care about the future.
He just wants to know whether he can finish the finals.
"But I'm afraid the problem will be huge and even irreversible in the future." The doctor finally couldn't help but said loudly.
"I know." After hearing this, Liu Xiang said calmly: "But as long as it allows me to run for the next ten seconds, it will be enough."
"It doesn't matter if it breaks after running."
silence.
"I only need the next ten seconds to give full play to myself."
"That's enough."
The audience continued to be silent.
Even Sun Haiping, who has always had ideas, heard this.
As if he was frozen.
The emotions in his eyes were so rich that he couldn't even express them in words.
"If there's no problem, come on."
"It will take some time for it to take effect. At least let me get used to it."
Just at this time.
The air of silence was broken.
Outside the room door.
There was a knock on the door.
PS: It’s straightened out and there’s no problem anymore, then keep rushing~!!!!!!!!!!!