The Su God of the Reopening of the Sports Arena

Chapter 2280 The 100-meter dash begins

China Sports Channel.

"Viewers, this is China Sports Channel. The upcoming competition is the men's high jump final."

"The men's high jump competition is the focus of attention for the audience today, as two high jump prodigies, Qatar's Barshim and Ukraine's Bondarenko, will engage in a showdown."

"Our young athlete Zhang Guowei will also participate in the finals, and we hope he can achieve good results."

Yang Jian quickly gave an overview of the competition:
"These two athletes jumped 2.40 meters and 2.41 meters respectively before the World Championships, and are just waiting to see who will prevail at the World Championships. In addition, whether they can break the world record of 2.45 meters held by Cuban star Sotomayor is also one of the highlights."

"Whether China can make another breakthrough depends entirely on the young athlete Zhang Guowei. This year, his breaking of Zhu Jianhua's indoor high jump record of 2.31 meters was a pleasant surprise."

Game start.

pity.

God does not fulfill one's wishes.

The competition started with a jump from a base height of 2.20 meters, and Zhang Guowei, the last to jump, easily cleared the mark.

However, the 2.25-meter mark proved to be a challenge for the young man from Shandong Province, and he only passed it on his third attempt.

After clearing 2.29 meters, Zhang finally asked for a height that he should have cleared—2.32 meters.

If successful, he could at least finish seventh. He had attempted this height in Nanjing this March, but on a world championship-level stage, the 22-year-old was hampered by experience and nervousness, failing all three of his attempts.

They ultimately finished in ninth place.

2.29.

This result is far from enough to compete for a medal.

When the bar was raised to 2.38 meters, only 5 athletes remained. In addition to the 3 mentioned above, there were also Canadian athlete DeRoin, who was in excellent form, and Bahamian athlete Thomas.

Bondarenko, skilled and daring, was exempt from the jump; he had only attempted it twice before, clearing 2.29 meters and 2.35 meters on his first attempt. No one expected that the first to fall at this height would be the host nation's star athlete, Yukov.

He failed twice before, and under immense psychological pressure, he didn't even notice the sign indicating that the race was paused because the 400-meter hurdles final was about to begin. He even gestured to the audience to give them a high-five. It wasn't until he got close to the crossbar that he realized something was wrong and sat down on the mat in frustration.

Disrupted from his rhythm, he failed his third jump and was eliminated from the competition early.

Facing the 2.38-meter bar, Qatar's young athlete, Bassim, cleared it with flying colors, rising to first place in the rankings.

Thomas failed his third attempt and was out of contention for the title, while DeRoin cleared the height on his second attempt. The bar was raised to 2.41 meters; all three failed their first attempts, Bondarenko cleared it easily on her second, and DeRoin, limited by his ability, failed on his third attempt. The championship battle then became a contest between Bondarenko and Bassim.

Once the bar was raised to 2.41 meters, the competition officially became a duel between the two.

A showdown between Qatar's Bashim and Ukraine's Bondarenko.

However, after Bondarenko cleared the height on his second attempt, the Qataris increased their efforts, clearly aiming for the gold medal. However, they failed twice at 2.44 meters.

"Qatar's Bashim failed, now let's see if Bondarenko can create something great."

"approach."

"accelerate."

"Leap high into the air."

"Let's see if it can work out..."

"success!!!"

Yang Jian quickly exclaimed, "A new world record—no, a new World Championship record has been set!"

"The World Championship record, which had stood for 20 years, has finally been broken!"

"Bondarenko from Ukraine!"

He stated that he would continue to challenge new records, and the bar height reached 2.46 meters!!!

"Unfortunately, he failed to clear the bar three times in a row, but he still managed to break the World Championship record with a jump of 2.41 meters and win the championship!"

After the match, Yu Weili gave a speech.

"In the men's high jump final at the Moscow World Championships, Ukrainian youngster Bondarenko broke the 20-year-old World Championship record with a jump of 2.41 meters. While the world of high jump is booming, our domestic high jump stars, Zhang Guowei and Wang Yu, have failed to showcase their domestically developed abilities on the international stage. Huang Haiqiang, who was a sensation in 2006 and was once hailed as 'Little Zhu Jianhua,' is now struggling due to injuries."

"Now the Asian record has also been taken by a Qatari athlete."

"This means that our traditional methods are no longer effective. If we want to achieve good results, we need to participate in more competitions, introduce more foreign players, and have more high-level exchanges with foreign players."

Yu Weili said: "2013 was a year of explosive growth for men's high jump. Bondarenko and Barshim were among the best."

“我记得5月在多哈钻石联赛上邦达连科的成绩还是2米33，6月在钻石联赛伯明翰站，邦达连科已将个人最好成绩提升到2米36。一周后的洛桑站，邦达连科跳过了2米41，成为继古巴世界纪录保持者索托马约尔的2米45和瑞典名将舍贝里的2米41之后的历史第三高。在刚刚世锦赛决赛上，邦达连科再度跨越2米41，并向2米45的世界纪录发起冲击。从他的表现来看，打破索托马约尔的世界纪录似乎只是时间问题。”

“除了邦达连科，卡塔尔神童、22岁的巴希姆的成绩则是稳步提升。今年年初巴希姆将男子跳高亚洲室内纪录提高到2米37。6月的钻石联赛尤金站上，巴希姆又跳出2米40，打破了我们跳高名宿朱建话在1984年创造的2米39的亚洲纪录，幸亏张国威爆发2.40再次守住，不过现在也岌岌可危。”

In response to the reporter's question, Yu Weili replied:
"The world of high jump is booming, but China has not won a medal in major international competitions for many years. After Zhu Jianhua's retirement, China even failed to reach the World Championships final for several years. This year, China's two high jump stars, Zhang Guowei and Wang Yu, have repeatedly set new heights; Wang Yu even jumped 2.33 meters, which is currently the second highest in Chinese history. Unfortunately, these 'little Zhu Jianhuas' have become flashes in the pan on the international stage."

"In 2006, Huang Haiqiang, then only 18 years old, jumped 2.32 meters at the World Junior Championships, giving people hope for Chinese men's high jump. Unfortunately, Huang Haiqiang subsequently failed in every competition, whether it was the Olympics, the World Championships, the Asian Games, or even the National Games and the City Games."

"In 2011, Zhang Guowei, a young man from Shandong, burst onto the scene. He jumped 2.31 meters in the preliminary round of the Daegu World Championships, achieving his personal best in major competitions. This year, at the Nanjing Indoor Athletics Championships, Zhang Guowei broke the national indoor record held by Zhu Jianhua for more than 20 years with a jump of 2.32 meters. Coupled with his 2.40 meters in the Diamond League, the Moscow World Championships should have been a stage for Zhang Guowei to showcase his strength. However, he ultimately stopped at 2.29 meters, ranking 9th, which was a pity."

“水木学生王宇更令人遗憾。5月在鸟巢国际挑战赛上他用2米33的中国历史第二高度夺冠，比张国威还要好，但3个月后王宇在世锦赛的预赛成绩只有2米22，比他的最好成绩低了11厘米。”

"While our athletes are still striving to match the achievements of their predecessors, the global landscape has already undergone tremendous changes."

"Bashim has rewritten Zhu Jianhua's Asian record; Bondarenko, Yukhov and others have all reached a level of around 2.40 meters."

"This shows that we have fallen behind world-class athletes, no longer have the ability to compete for the championship as we used to, and have fallen out of the ranks of top high jumpers."

"This is an issue we must pay attention to. Just like race walking, what was a strength in the past does not mean it will be a strength now."

"A method that worked in the past may not work now."

“We can certainly say that Zhang Guowei broke Zhu Jianhua’s indoor record, but I personally think that the record is not particularly valuable and doesn’t have much reference value.”

"the reason is simple."

"The landscape and level of world high jump have changed dramatically compared to 10 years ago. Records from that time are no longer very valuable. They are still far behind the current world's top level. According to the current level of men's high jump, they need to be at least 2.36 or 2.37 meters to be competitive. Therefore, even if they break the so-called Asian indoor record, they will not be very competitive internationally."

"This is the reality we have to face. If things don't change, it will be difficult to recreate the glory that Zhu Jianhua brought to the high jump back then."

That's the absolute truth.

This was also the opinion of Toyoki Isamu from the previous life.

Now it has been changed to residual force.

The two men's opinions were basically in line with each other.

And as it turns out, what they said was correct and their understanding was very insightful.

"In comparison, we can look at men's sprint events. Whether it's the 100 meters or the 200 meters, we have now risen from the bottom of the field to the world's top."

"Even after Liu Xiang's retirement, there have been many classic moments in the men's 110-meter hurdles. In particular, the young Xie Wenjun has grown very well. Even if he can't reach Liu Xiang's level, he has reached a world-class level. At least he can still compete, and he might even win the Diamond League title in the final. This shows that even without super talents, as long as the training system is appropriate, it is still possible to maintain a minimum standard."

"Teams that lost in this World Championship can learn from this experience to improve and correct their shortcomings."

……

Fortunately, regardless of any regrets in the other events, the competition will continue.

There wasn't much time for track and field spectators to lament the decline of some of our traditional sports.

soon.

The main events of any major international competition, such as the Olympics or the World Championships, begin.

That was the preliminary round of the 100-meter race.

Because after Daegu, the three-gun system was changed.

So even now it's the preliminary round.

We must not let our guard down.

It shouldn't be too watery either.

Otherwise, they might very well be pushed out.

The match begins.

The first group finished running very quickly.

Despite a slight headwind, German athlete Verena Seiler clocked a time of 11.11.

She defeated American athlete Octavik Freeman.

They secured first place in their group.

"This German athlete achieved a new career high last week, running 11.02 seconds. Seeing this form, he has a good chance of breaking 11 seconds this season."

"On the contrary, the American athlete Freeman's performance was relatively average. Of course, it cannot be ruled out that she may have deliberately lost. Although her best time last year was only 11.09 seconds, she has made a significant breakthrough this year, running 10.87 seconds."

"It was this achievement that enabled her to break through and represent the United States in this year's World Championships individual event."

"This shows that the world stage is progressing and should not be underestimated. Perhaps a dark horse will emerge in one season."

After that, the second group of contestants entered the arena.

"Alright, let's look at the second group."

"This group includes our athlete Yuan Qiqi. Yuan Qiqi secured her qualification for the next round with a time of 11.20 seconds in Qing Tang City."

"So now, she's also at the competition venue."

"However, her overall strength is not as good as the others. If she doesn't want to be eliminated in the first round of the preliminaries, she should go all out from the very first shot."

"Coach Li is right. After all, that shot was achieved on the plateau. If we want to do better, we should go all out. Now it's the era of the three-shot system. We should strive to advance with the first shot and get into the top 3 directly."

"Otherwise, the unpredictability will be too great."

“Yuan Qiqi is a young man, seventeen or eighteen years old, and it is time for him to gain experience. As long as he can fight his way to the second round, he will be considered a success.”

"After all, it will be difficult for her group to advance. There are American Alexander Anderson, Jamaican Stewart, Asha Phillips from the United States, and Tatiana Pinto, among others. It will probably not be easy for her to advance."

"I hope Yuan Qiqi can make the most of your first World Championships and perform to your best."

"Cherish the opportunity for strong competition."

Yuan Qiqi may look muscular, but she's actually incredibly nervous inside.

The reason for this panic is actually quite simple.

She genuinely never imagined she would be able to compete directly in the World Championships this year.

I never thought I could meet the standard directly.

Qing Tang City improved his Pb to 11.20 seconds, a huge improvement. And the most awkward part is that he can only field one more player besides Chen Juan and Wei Yongli.

Because we don't have any wildcards, we only have three slots, and even if we meet the requirements, there are only three slots available.

That means the other girls who also achieved good results in Qing Tang City...

All they could do was watch her.

I can only watch with envy.

She also wanted to set a good example.

Fortunately, before she went on the field, Chen Juan and Wei Yongli came over to comfort her, telling her not to feel any pressure and that it didn't matter if she didn't run well on her first try, because even Chen Juan herself was doing well.

This is my first time participating in an international competition.

Also in Moscow.

The World Indoor Championships I participated in.

That was also the first time she realized the gap between herself and these world-class experts.

So just compete properly and don't put extra pressure on yourself. Anyway, the higher-ups didn't intend to allocate any quotas to young people like Yuan Qiqi this time.

So, without so much pressure, just perform well.

Yuan Qiqi took a deep breath.

I've taken courses taught by Su Shen and his colleagues.

Know the importance of breathing.

I also learned Su's Breathing Technique.

Although he has only just begun to learn and get started, he knows that breathing plays a significant role not only during the competition but also before it, helping him to activate various states of mind and calm himself down.

This is the invisible help that Su Shen and the Su Shen system bring to the athletes of Ersha Island.

Sometimes, even if you feel you have the ability, if you are too nervous, you may still not be able to perform at your best.

But before this, coaches would only tell athletes not to be nervous.

That's all I can say.

But if you think about athletes like that, do they want to be nervous?
That's definitely not what I want to do.

So telling her not to be nervous isn't completely useless.

It's completely useless.

Its effect is negligible.

People with a strong heart naturally don't feel afraid or nervous. Ordinary people who are nervous and afraid will still feel nervous and afraid no matter what you say.

At this time, Chen Juan and the others told Yuan Qiqi to let go of her burdens and run well.

And I told her.

What should you do before the game?
Take breathing, for example.

Yuan Qiqi remembered what Chunjuan had told her before the competition.

Realizing that something was wrong, I immediately started practicing breathing exercises.

At the same time, he muttered words.

The human autonomic nervous system is divided into two major branches: the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system. The two constitute a dynamic and balanced regulatory system.

When athletes are under pre-competition tension, their sympathetic nervous system is activated, triggering a series of "fight or flight" responses: their heart rate increases, potentially rising from 60-70 beats per minute at rest to 120-150 beats per minute.

Increased blood pressure, increased adrenaline secretion, and dilation of muscle blood vessels are physiological changes that can rapidly enhance the body's stress response.

However, over-activation can lead to negative effects such as inattention and muscle stiffness.

Activation of the parasympathetic nervous system has the opposite effect, dominating the "relaxation response" through the vagus nerve.

The vagus nerve, the longest cranial nerve in the human body, connects the brainstem to vital organs such as the heart, lungs, and gastrointestinal tract. When the parasympathetic nervous system is excited, it releases the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which slows the heart rate, lowers blood pressure, and deepens breathing, while also promoting digestion and energy storage.

Activation of the parasympathetic nervous system can reduce blood cortisol levels by 20%-30% within 10-15 minutes.

So now I need to adjust this state, which is similar to fighting or fleeing, into combat mode.

Respiration is not only a physiological process of gas exchange, but also an important means of regulating autonomic nervous system activity. Different respiratory rates have different effects on the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.

Rapid, shallow breathing at a rate exceeding 25 breaths per minute can stimulate the sympathetic nervous system by activating chemoreceptors in the carotid and aortic bodies. This breathing pattern is common in anxious states and can further exacerbate tension, creating a vicious cycle of "anxiety-rapid breathing-more anxiety."

So I need to change now.

Slow, deep breathing at a rate of 4-6 times per minute.

This can effectively activate vagal tone.

When the respiratory rate drops to 5 breaths per minute, vagal nerve activity can increase by 40%-60%.

This regulatory effect is mainly achieved through the mechanism of respiratory sinus arrhythmia: the heart rate increases during inhalation and decreases during exhalation, thereby enhancing the regulatory efficacy of the parasympathetic nervous system through periodic heart rate fluctuations.

“We saw that Yuan Qiqi seemed to be muttering something before the competition. We don’t know what he was saying with his eyes closed.”

"Perhaps they're saying something in coded language to put themselves at ease."

Of course, if Yang Jian and the others knew that Yuan Qiqi was actually "reciting" at this moment—reciting what she had learned—they would be completely unaware of the truth.

There will definitely be some things that are both funny and frustrating.

However, it was both funny and sad.

There is a way.

If it produces an effect, that's enough.

Because there are ways for athletes to know what to do when they are nervous or confused, instead of staying in that state indefinitely.

When humans are stressed or anxious, having a way to guide themselves and doing it quickly will not only have the effect of the method itself, but will also help them quickly distract themselves from their anxiety because of the specific method.

Entering a state of indirect focus.

Yuan Qiqi is like that.

Although he didn't know so many of the underlying scientific principles, he only knew that after he did it, his tension, excessive heartbeat, and disordered breathing gradually began to subside.

It's at least better than before.

Once people see the effects and realize that the product is effective, their self-confidence will increase and their anxiety will decrease.

Reducing feelings of unease naturally leads to greater calmness and composure.

This is what makes the Su God system different.

They won't just tell you to relax and calm down before the game; anyone can say that kind of nonsense.

The key is to tell him what to do in this situation. That's what the athlete really wants to hear at that moment; he needs you to tell him a solution.

It's not just about you standing there spouting useless nonsense.

"Alright, the referee is signaling for the athletes to return to their starting blocks."

“Yuan Qiqi is in lane 2. She’s not particularly good, but she’s not particularly bad either.”

"It all depends on her performance; whether she can get into the top three with one shot."

"To set a good example for our new generation of young athletes."

Ersha Island Canteen.

They were still watching the large-screen TV that Su Shen had bought for the cafeteria.

Ge Manqi, Liang Xiaojing, and Kong Lingwei are all here.

Weiwei punched Yuan Qiqi, ready to cheer her on.

I watched Chen Juan and Wei Yongli before.

Although I was excited, we are a generation apart and not really peers who grew up together.

So this shot.

Besides cheering on Yuan Qiqi.

Another thing is that I get inexplicably nervous.

Now, exactly.

Yuan Qiqi.

They represent their generation.

The first shot of the new generation in international competitions.

Everyone hopes so.

Yuan Qiqi can run well.

First shot.

They successfully broke through the encirclement.

"set".

The athletes are all in position.

Ready to fire at the sound of gunfire.

So many years of training.

It's all for now.

Yuan Qiqi looked up one last time to confirm the direction ahead, then looked down at the blue track on the ground.

Waiting for the gunshots to ring out.

BOOM ...

Gunshots rang out very quickly.

"Yuan Qiqi's start is pretty good."

"Currently, we are in second place."

"Second only to American player Anderson."

"The acceleration is very smooth, and it still maintains second place. Let's see how it goes in the middle of the race."

"Oh, Jamaica's Stewart has caught up and overtaken us. Yuan Qiqi is now in third place; she needs to hold onto her position!"

Ersha Island Dining Hall.

Several little girls who are gradually growing up.

They're all clenching their fists here.

Facing the television.

Shout encouragement loudly.

Even though they knew Yuan Qiqi on the other side of the TV screen.

I can't hear it.

But I can't hear it.

They also want to shout.

This is an emotion that comes from the heart and is difficult to suppress.

Yuan Qiqi could actually sense it at that moment.

There was a figure chasing after him.

She is now in third place.

If they can't hold onto this position and end up in fourth, they'll lose the chance to advance directly.

She didn't want to go back and have to be comforted by the girls she trained with.

Rather than being comforted by these people.

You might as well go back and brag to yourself.

My training over the years.

It's not fake!
I'm from the younger generation, and I'm currently ranked number one among them, Pb.

I can't afford to lose!
Yuan Qiqi held her breath at that moment.

They started with Asha Phillips from the UK.

Intense competition for third place.

In terms of individual best performance, Yuan Qiqi and Philip have the same personal best (PB).

Almost equal.

Both are 9.688 seconds.

But in reality, there is a gap in their actual abilities.

They ran out even with a slight headwind of 0.2 meters.

He himself relied on the high altitude and good customs.

Only then can you escape.

In other words, there is actually a gap in the two players' overall strength this season.

The same results actually indicate completely different underlying strengths.

This is very common in track and field events.

Just because you have the same best results in your career doesn't mean that your ability is really the same as his.

"Yuan Qiqi, hold on! Philip's pursuit is fierce, you must hold on, if you hold on, you'll have a chance!!!"

I saw an opportunity.

Yang Jian and Li Tao naturally became somewhat emotionally involved.

If there were no opportunity, one wouldn't be so immersed in the role.

The same applies to viewers in front of the television. They are actually relaxed when there is no opportunity, but they become nervous when they see an opportunity.

70 meters, 80 meters, 90 meters.

Yuan Qiqi continued to lead the way.

At this moment, she could feel her body burning up.

She knew that if she relaxed even slightly, she would definitely not be able to hold on any longer.

Thankfully, this is only 100 meters.

Yuan Qiqi.

They made it to the very end!
And there's one point that everyone overlooks.

Although Asa Phillips appears to be stronger in terms of raw talent this year.

And it's not just one level stronger.

However, the greatest essence of the Su Shen system lies in its ability to perform stably with the support of scientific training and cutting-edge technology.

Even if someone else has stronger raw skills, they might not be able to perform well in a major competition.

They also have a chance to win.

This is the situation in the current wave.

Although Asha Phillips ran a time of 11.20 seconds against the wind this year, she actually didn't perform well at this World Championships, a trend that was already evident in her previous 100-meter race.

Even with no headwind and a tailwind of 0.1 meters per second, he only managed a time of 11.33 seconds.

Knowing this result, you'll know that he only ran around 11.30 seconds in both the preliminary and final rounds of this World Championships.

It's not surprising at all.

and so.

In fact, Yuan Qiqi was not facing Philip, who was in the best form this season.

Not that Philipp who ran 11.20 seconds against the wind.

Instead, it was just a result of around 11.30 seconds for Philippe.

Then.

She will have a chance.

"withstand!"

“Sprint!”

"Crossing the line!!!"

"The last two people crossed the finish line almost simultaneously!!!"

"Let's see the final results..."

"Stuart is still in the group, first place 11.02 seconds."

"American athlete Alexander Anderson came in second with a time of 11.16 seconds."

"Third place is..."

"Asha Philip from the Little Eagle Nation and... our young player Yuan Qiqi!"

"They both finished in 11.29 seconds!!!"

"Then there's still a chance."

"If two people have the same percentile, then you need to look at the thousandths."

"The final result will depend on the high-speed camera."

After a tense wait, Yang Jian and Li Tao...

Yuan Qiqi, too, waited anxiously, forgetting even her fatigue, and kept staring at the large electronic screen.

I didn't dare to express my anger.

finally.

The final verdict was displayed on the large electronic screen.

Yuan Qiqi, 11.288.

Philip 11.289.

Overpowering the latter in a fraction of a second.

“Yuan Qiqi…”

"You've advanced successfully!"

"Third place in the group, successfully advanced! Dominating the opponent in the thousandth percentile!"

"Yuan Qiqi, who participated in the competition for the first time, successfully advanced to the next round as a representative of the post-95 generation!"

"Let's congratulate her on having the chance to hear a second shot!"

Yuan Qiqi saw this.

He was shocked to find that he had only won by a fraction of a second.

He also breathed a sigh of relief.

Then joy welled up from my heart.

Raise both arms high in front of the camera.

They cheered and jumped for joy.

Reaching the semifinals on your first try, especially under these circumstances, will have a significant impact on your professional career.

Also let the other three little ones.

Regarding one's career.

Full of expectation.