Chapter 1945 Leaving on the clouds at the top! This is what a hero should be treated like
The press conference site.
After finishing everyone's speeches.
Initially, the reporters thought they could leave.
The same goes for following the normal process. Most reporters are experienced and know when it's finished, just when they all start to pack up their equipment and computers...
Sudden.
Toyoki Yuu waved his hand.
Instructing everyone to stay a little longer.
The head of the General Administration nodded.
It seemed that Yu Toyoki had already talked to him before the game, but the leaders of the other events looked a little confused, and it was obvious that they had not talked to the others.
"Why did he ask us to stay?"
"Isn't the press conference over?"
"He's quite impressive."
But what they don't know is...
Isamu Toyoki is prepared to leave the biggest limelight and the final highlight to the athletes themselves.
Put leaders behind athletes.
This is what he's always wanted to do.
The previous model of leaders in front and athletes behind is no longer suitable for the development of modern sports. The development of modern sports requires leaders to give up their original role in front of the stage.
An era has its own characteristics.
Athletes in this era also need a stage to express themselves.
As a leader, you only need to do what a leader should do.
The reporters at the scene were also a little confused about what was going on. According to the rules, it was time to leave and announce the final closing remarks. I didn't expect that there would be...?
There seems to be no such thing in the process.
Some people looked down at the press conference.
Of course not.
Because this is also a temporary decision.
And under the examination of the team doctor.
Yu Toyoki has also been able to confirm that it is impossible to bring him back. Moreover, he has fulfilled his wish and has made a knot in his heart. Let him leave at the top of the mountain at this time...
Perhaps the best choice.
After communicating with myself and the athlete’s team.
Toyoki decided to give today's finale to the man who dedicated all his youth to Chinese track and field.
Liu Xiang was pushed out by Su Shen and Zhao Haohuan beside him.
Although other current situations have been fixed.
But at most he can only stand up and sit down, and if he wants to move around he has to use a wheelchair and crutches.
Two people volunteered and walked to Liu Xiang, one on his left and one on his right.
Liu Xiang saw these two familiar juniors.
He also smiled.
The decision in my heart to say goodbye.
He became a little more determined.
"Hello everyone, I am athlete Liu Xiang."
Liu Xiang?
Why did he finally speak out?
Isn’t the athlete commendation just over?
Don't say that the reporter didn't understand it, nor did the other project leaders.
Because of the documents they have in hand.
There is no such process.
But the next second.
Everyone was shocked by Liu Xiang's voice.
Only six words were used.
I decided to retire.
It was quiet for maybe half a second.
Then the whole audience suddenly felt as if a drop of cold water had rolled them into a frying pan.
Suddenly it exploded.
Then Yu Toyoki stood aside on behalf of the track and field team and began to read a letter of thanks——
Dear Liu Xiang:
Seeing the news that you were injured after winning the men's 110m at the London Olympics yesterday, all the comrades of the track and field team and colleagues in the national track and field community are very concerned about this, and are very distressed and concerned about your injury. You overcame unimaginable pain in the competition.
, resisted the blockade, forced the field to win the championship, fully demonstrated the strong will and good mental outlook of the Chinese track and field athletes, interpreted the faster, higher, stronger Olympic spirit, won the respect of the opponents, and won the world championship.
The tribute of the audience and the understanding of the people across the country. Here, on behalf of the Track and Field Center and the athletes and coaches in the national track and field community, I would like to extend my highest respect and most sincere condolences to you.
[At this time, the large electronic screen prepared for the press conference also began to play the highlight scenes of Liu Xiang’s personal career.]
【And it plays backwards.】
For more than ten years, you have fought for national honor, moved forward bravely for your dreams, and worked tirelessly to contribute to the development of Chinese track and field. With your firm confidence, tenacious fighting spirit and courage to strive for the first place, who else would you give me?
With your domineering attitude, you have created victory records one after another in the international arena, won glory for China's track and field, and brought us surprises and touches again and again, making the national track and field community excited, proud and proud. You
His spirit and temperament have infected and inspired a generation of track and field people, and will continue to inspire more young people to invest in track and field sports.
[Place it from London to the Bird's Nest in 2008.]
[Various real videos that have not been exposed before have begun to be played, including the scene where Liu Xiang crazily suggested kicking the wall with his feet to relieve the pain. This time, he did not shy away from it and played it in public. 】
[This is also an official recognition given to him.]
The long road to championship, with many glory and glory, many ups and downs and bitterness.
Along the way, you have climbed to the top and fallen to the bottom. Since 2008, you have had to face injuries. But for the eternal Olympic dream in your heart, you have faced difficulties, overcome injuries, and trained hard.
, bold innovation, returning to the ranks of the world's top athletes, let us see your perseverance, your persistence and your love for track and field. With your practical actions of never giving up and pursuing excellence, you have once again proved yourself and demonstrated the Olympic spirit
Your true charm inspires more Chinese track and field athletes to strive for self-improvement, overcome themselves, and climb to the top. As the pride of the yellow race, you will always be a banner for Chinese track and field athletes and a role model for Chinese track and field athletes to learn from.
[Finally, time continues to rewind to the 2004 Olympics.]
"The long road through Xiongguan is really like iron, but now we are crossing it from the beginning."
There is still a long road ahead in your life. We hope you can put down your burdens, recover peacefully, recover soon, embark on your journey again, bring surprises to everyone who cares about you, and continue to write brilliance on the road of life!
My best wishes to you!
The miracle of Athens will always remain in the hearts of all Chinese people!
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Yu Toyoki's voice matched Liu Xiang's appearance when he crossed the finish line in 2004.
Everything seems to be back to 8 years ago.
He was only in his early 20s at that time.
Liu Xiang turned his head and looked.
Sometimes he can hardly remember what he looked like in 2004.
After 2008, he no longer dared to watch this video.
But it all ended in London.
Through what may be the strongest duo showdown in the history of the 110-meter hurdles Olympic final.
Won an Olympic gold medal.
these 8 years.
Sometimes it really feels like it.
It's really like a dream.
In 8 years, I will soon be 30 years old.
My entire youth has been spent on the runway.
recall.
It seems like I have been chasing for the past 8 years and there is never any time to stop or even remember.
And now it's finally time to take a break.
He dedicated all his youth to the Chinese track and field team.
Two Olympic gold medals, three World Championship gold medals, plus a gold medal at the World Indoor Championships.
Plus Olympic records and world records.
This time, Liu Xiang can be said to have truly retired with success.
And with a gold medal from the London Olympics next to him, the whole world's attitude towards him is many times better than the last time.
but.
This is too sudden.
A reporter immediately raised his hand and asked: "Why are you retiring? Didn't you just win the London Olympics championship? Didn't you just refresh your own Olympic 110-meter hurdles record?"
"Why do you want to retire at this time?"
The reporter also asked the thoughts of most people. Who knows how many people were eating at this time, and half of them were almost half-finished, and they even forgot to swallow the food in their mouths.
Because Liu Xiang is the first rising benchmark of the Chinese track and field team.
His national influence is terrifying.
Before Su Shen won this Olympic gold medal, if you only considered his domestic influence, I'm afraid he was still close to the peak Liu Xiang.
Liu Xiang has accumulated too many fans during this period.
If we don't give a clear answer, fans will probably come and blow up the door of the track and field team tomorrow.
Liu Xiang spoke very lightly and straightforwardly this time, and he had even forgotten how often he couldn't just say whatever he wanted without thinking too much.
"Because I'm hurt."
"After running in the final, I ruptured my Achilles tendon."
"So I decided to retire."
"It's that simple."
Broken Achilles tendon???
As soon as this word came out, even ordinary people, not to mention journalists who specialize in sports, understood what a fatal injury this was to athletes.
Not to mention that Liu Xiang had undergone Achilles tendon surgery before.
Do it again.
It's hard to say whether it can be restored.
"When were you injured?" Unexpectedly, many people had not digested the news that Liu Xiang was injured. Some reporters just felt that they were confused and asked this question subconsciously.
"The direct injury occurred during the finals."
"If injuries accumulate, they will start before the Olympics."
Because Liu Xiang is the winner now.
Because he is now the world champion Olympic champion and the new Olympic record holder.
Then everyone will be very tolerant of him.
He is saying this now.
It only makes people think that he was able to withstand injuries and win the championship. He is a really tough guy and a masterpiece of bravery for us flower growers.
Therefore, no one will stop him from saying anything he wants to say.
"Then...when will the surgery be performed?"
"It should be tonight." Liu Xiang said: "After the press conference is over, I should take the ambulance there. After all, you know that I can't leave by myself if I am like this."
After laughing at himself, Sun Haiping also spoke next to him: "The surgeon in charge is Nick Cullen, a famous sports medicine foot and ankle expert in Kitty Hawk."
"We have already done the examination, and the MRI showed that Liu Xiang's right ankle ligament was ruptured and required surgical treatment. Liu Xiang's nursing team originally planned to perform surgery on Liu Xiang on the afternoon of the 8th local time in London, and even the surgeon had already
It was scheduled, but after consulting with experts, it was decided to postpone the operation until this evening local time."
"All track and field fans who care about Liu Xiang, please rest assured that although Wellington Hospital is a "young" hospital with a history of only more than 30 years, after just over 30 years of development, Wellington Hospital has grown into
It is the largest sports medicine hospital in the UK and the largest private hospital in Europe. Its midfoot and ankle department uses MRI detection technology and minimally invasive surgical technology to become a key specialty department of Wellington Hospital. Nick·
In addition to being an expert at the hospital, Karen was also appointed as a consultant by the Royal National Orthopedic Hospital in August 2005. Since it is a private hospital, the hospital has not disclosed to the outside world the names of any sports stars or patients who have come for treatment.
, which is also the reason why Liu Xiang finally chose here."
After finishing speaking.
Everyone gets it.
Liu Xiang, who just won the 110-meter hurdles championship in London, was seriously injured and was really ready to retire. Many people are still looking forward to Liu Xiang's World Championships in Moscow next year, and they all feel like a heavy blow to their brains.
.
I just won the Olympic championship.
This is it.
Retired?
"Then, may I ask, are you not going to participate in the 2015 Imperial Capital World Championships in the Bird's Nest?"
Hearing this, Liu Xiang smiled and said: "I originally planned to participate. My original plan was to run until the age of 30 or 35. If I cannot enter the top three in Asia, I will choose to retire."
"But I didn't expect my Achilles tendon to be bad."
Liu Xiang didn’t know whether he was mocking himself or was really smiling bitterly: “After the second follow-up on the injury, our consultation experts have told me that it is almost impossible for me to return to my peak. If I want to continue normal activities in the future,
, maybe I can’t even do hurdles anymore.”
"So sometimes plans can't keep up with changes."
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All Liu Xiang's strengths were exhausted in the London arena.
Now he looks more like the big brother next door.
All the anger has disappeared without a trace with this gold medal that comes after all hardships.
Even he didn't feel as reluctant or emotional as when he retired last time.
Because of all the things he has to do.
We have already done this at the London Olympics.
Now that you've got what you want.
Naturally, you will feel more at peace inside.
"Do you have any regrets?" a reporter asked.
"Pity?"
Liu Xiang smiled and took out the London Olympics gold medal hanging around his neck and said: "I have no regrets."
"Maybe before the game."
"But now, no more."
"I have dedicated my best self to everyone. Everyone has seen the peaks and valleys of my life."
"Hurdling is a career I love. Hurdles is a career I love. Every time I walk to the track, I feel that my passion is still there. But the injuries have already told me..."
"It's time for me to leave."
"And I have no regrets."
"This reporter just asked me if I have any regrets? I really don't have any regrets."
"I even feel like I'm lucky."
"I have been running these ten hurdles for so many years. It's time for me to take a rest."
"Without hurdles, my life wouldn't be so exciting."
"But the track and field competition goes on."
"The Chinese track and field team is still going on."
"I left, but there is still a new generation here. New people are constantly emerging. This is the Chinese track and field I want to see."
"And they made me feel comfortable enough to leave."
As he said this, Liu Xiang looked behind him.
The solemn atmosphere also relaxed a little.
"Finally, I just want to say that although I have retired, my heart is still with Chinese track and field."
"Bless our Chinese athletics."
"Tomorrow will be better."
"Thank you everyone."
Su Shen was listening behind him.
He has heard Liu Xiang's retirement speech countless times.
This time there are some that I have heard of before, and some that I have never heard of before.
But you should know it by looking at Liu Xiang’s expression, smile and eyes.
He really felt that he had no regrets.
Own.
In other words, this is the biggest regret in the history of the Chinese track and field team, and it was made up for by myself.
Chinese hero.
We should have stepped on the colorful auspicious clouds.
The glory fades.
Rather than regretfully leaving amid abuse and doubts.
This is the scene as it should be.
Isn't it?
In an atmosphere where reporters still wanted to ask questions, Toyoki signaled that this press conference was completely over.
Give the hero the final curtain call with the final act.
This scene.
Yu Toyoki feels.
This is the Chinese track and field I want.
Of course, what blinded all the reporters and him was...
The announcement ended the next second.
Su Shen took out a bag of potato chips from behind his back.
He opened his mouth and said:
"Brother Xiang."
“Spicy crawfish chips.”
“New flavor.”
"How about giving it a try?"
Liu Xiang took a look.
He was stunned for half a second.
He also laughed and took the potato chips.
In full view of the public.
Tear it open with both hands.
Then he took out a piece and put it in his mouth.
It was chewy and crunchy.
ps: I hope Brother Xiang’s curtain call here can make everyone feel a little relieved.