The Su God of the Reopening of the Sports Arena

Chapter 2461 Everyone Advances! Luck Is on This Side

Live broadcast footage.

Yuan Qiqi's coach gave a detailed analysis of her performance after the match: "Today's victory was by no means accidental, but the result of years of scientific preparation. In the year of preparation for the BJ World Championships, we have carried out special training to address Yuan Qiqi's technical weaknesses."

"In terms of starting technique, we analyzed her starting movements using high-speed cameras and electromyography monitoring equipment, and optimized the angle of the starting blocks and the sequence of force exertion, which improved her starting reaction time from 0.14 seconds to less than 0.13 seconds; during the middle stage, we focused on strengthening her core strength and stride frequency and stride length control, and made her middle-run speed more stable through weight training and metronome training; during the sprint stage, we simulated various competition scenarios and conducted a lot of sprint training to improve her explosiveness and willpower."

The coach also mentioned the advantages of playing at home:
"Before the competition, we made sure she went to the 'Bird's Nest' for several acclimatization training sessions to familiarize herself with the venue and the atmosphere with the audience, so that she could relax during the competition. Today, the support from the audience really played a big role, and it was this support that propelled her to the finish line."

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China Sports Channel.

"Alright, viewers, the next group's match is about to begin."

"Our team will also be in the next group."

"Second sister, Wei Yongli."

"I will play in this match."

"She has a lot of experience in the competition, and there is a high chance that she will advance directly from the group stage."

"It all depends on how she chooses to allocate her energy."

"For Wei Yongli, reaching the semi-finals is no longer surprising; her main goal this time is definitely to reach the finals."

"Yes, for experienced athletes, reaching the finals is what they need to do."

Liu Xiang also agreed with this point.

"Okay, the athletes are coming out."

Yang Jiandao.

After the exciting first group competition, the atmosphere inside the "Bird's Nest" became increasingly heated, igniting the passion of nearly 100,000 spectators. In the stands, red national flags fluttered in the wind, and shouts of "Go China!" and "Go Wei Yongli!" rose and fell, forming a surging wave of sound that enveloped the entire 100-meter track. The electronic screen displayed the second group's participant list; let's take a look: Nigerian athlete Okagbarre, at her peak, is a world-class sprinter, having repeatedly achieved sub-11-second times this season, undoubtedly a strong contender. The biggest favorite to advance in the group is Natasha Morrison from Jamaica. As a rising star in the Jamaican sprint team, she possesses amazing explosive power and has the strong ability to challenge for a top-two finish in her group. Viktoria Zaybikina from Kazakhstan, born in 1992, has maintained consistent performance, with a previous best time of 11.10+ seconds, and is Wei Yongli's main competitor on her path to the next round. In addition, Naomi Amanda Seidney from Namibia and Verena Seiler from Germany are also key sprinters in their respective countries and should not be underestimated.

"Of course, our player Wei Yongli should not be underestimated either; she has a wealth of combat experience."

"Her numerous appearances in the second round of major competitions give her confidence to participate in international tournaments. Even without considering the honors she has won in continental competitions, her number of advancements in international competitions alone is a mental barrier for her to break through the preliminaries."

"It depends on which rank she wants to advance as."

"It's best not to waste too much energy. If possible, second or third place is fine."

After Liu Xiang finished speaking, the athletes entered the stadium and walked onto their respective tracks.

The eight competitors in the second group stepped onto the track one by one, instantly becoming the focus of the entire arena. Okagbarre, dressed in a yellow tight-fitting racing suit, displayed smooth and powerful muscle lines. During his warm-up sprints, his steps were light yet explosive, drawing gasps from the audience and showcasing the demeanor of a renowned athlete.

Natasha Morrison, dressed in the iconic Jamaican team uniform, a black racing suit adorned with green and yellow stripes, constantly adjusted the angle of the starting blocks, her sharp eyes scanning the track with unwavering determination.

Viktoria Zaybikina, dressed in a blue racing suit with black wristbands and a headband, repeatedly practiced starting maneuvers on the track, his movements precise and steady.

Wei Yongli was assigned to lane 5, a central position that allowed her to clearly observe the condition of her opponents on both sides, making it easier to adjust her pace in time. She wore a red tight-fitting racing suit with the word "CHINA" prominently displayed on her chest.

Her long hair was tied up high, revealing her full forehead, and she wore a calm smile, maintaining a rare composure amidst the frenzied atmosphere.

"set".

BOOM ...

The sharp sound of the starting pistol had barely pierced the roar of the "Bird's Nest" stadium when Wei Yongli's body had already completed the extreme transformation from stillness to explosive power—this was not simply "fast".

It is a technological collaboration that has been refined through countless trials.

Her starting posture was not a deliberate lowering of her center of gravity, but rather presented a kind of "elastic tension".

The front knee joint is flexed to a critical angle, which ensures the force stroke when pushing off the ground and avoids sluggishness caused by excessive muscle pre-stretching.

At the moment the rear leg pushes off the ground, the hip, knee, and ankle joints straighten almost simultaneously, forming a "rigid transmission chain" that precisely transmits the explosive power of the gluteus maximus and gastrocnemius muscles to the ground without any loss of power.

When pushing off the ground with both hands, the fingertips do not exert force vertically, but rather with a slight forward push, combined with the forward movement of the shoulders, so that the body's center of gravity forms forward inertia at the moment of starting.

The red racing suits stretched forward along the track as if pulled by the airflow.

Okagbarre's start was imposing with "absolute power," and his stride widened the gap as soon as he opened up, his yellow figure crushing forward like a heavy engine.

Natasha Morrison, on the other hand, was a "high-frequency attacker," with a stride so fast it was almost a blur, relentlessly chasing the leading group.

The duel between Wei Yongli and Zaybikina began just 3 meters after the start.

Zabikina's start was more of a "forward rush," with his upper body leaning forward at a great angle, trying to gain an advantage with initial speed. However, Wei Yongli stabilized herself with "efficiency in power generation." Although her reaction time at the start was not the fastest, she converted every bit of explosive power into effective propulsion through better power transmission. The two remained "shoulder to shoulder" in close competition, and their blue and red racing suits created a striking visual contrast on the track.

As the race progressed, the technical differences began to emerge. Zabikina's mid-race pace was marked by a noticeable "aggressive acceleration," as she attempted to widen the gap by continuously increasing her stride frequency. Her arm swings were extremely wide, even exhibiting slight lateral swaying. While this method could increase speed in the short term, it also consumed a great deal of energy.

The core of Wei Yongli's running is "dynamic equilibrium and energy conservation":
Her upper body maintained a stable forward tilt angle, which reduced air resistance and, through isometric contraction of the core muscles, shaped her body into a "streamlined rigid body," avoiding unnecessary swaying that would lead to energy loss.

Her leg movements are very distinctive; when pushing off the ground, she doesn't aim for the "maximum stride length," but rather the "optimal stride length."

When the foot lands, it lands precisely in front of the body's center of gravity projection point. At the moment the forefoot pushes off the ground, the plantar flexion of the ankle joint and the contraction of the calf muscles create an "elastic rebound," as if each step is on a spring, transforming the impact of landing into the power for the next push-off.

This "flexible running method" makes her running both efficient and energy-saving. Even when Zaybikina tried to speed up, Wei Yongli was able to keep the difference within a few millimeters thanks to her more stable energy output.

More importantly, her breathing and stride frequency are precisely coordinated. When she inhales, her chest expands without affecting her core stability, and when she exhales, her abdomen contracts to assist in pushing off the ground and generating power. This linkage between breathing and movement allows her to maintain ample energy reserves even at 60 meters.

At the 60-meter mark, Zabikina suddenly launched an attack. She tightened her core sharply, increased the amplitude of her arm swing, and reduced the angle of her elbow bend, attempting to increase her stride frequency through high-frequency arm swing. Her blue figure instantly darted forward by half a shoulder. Her push-off became even more rapid, with almost no cushioning when her feet landed, relying solely on the explosive power of her muscles to squeeze out speed, trying to shake off Wei Yongli before 70 meters.

But Wei Yongli had anticipated this and did not follow the trend of accelerating.

Instead, he slightly adjusted the hip angle, allowing his stride to extend naturally by half.

When the foot lands, it still lands precisely in front of the center of gravity projection point. The elastic rebound of the ankle joint is as efficient as a spring, turning Zaybikina's impact into the "anchor point" of his own rhythm.

His upper body remained streamlined throughout, his core muscles taut like steel cables, and even the sound of Zaybikina's rapid breathing did not cause his body to sway in the slightest.

At 65 meters, she was once again neck and neck with Zaybikina.

At the 70-meter mark, the anemometer beside the track showed a strong headwind, which began to test the body's balance and control.

Zabikina's physical condition began to fluctuate. Although her stride frequency remained high, the explosive power when she pushed off the ground was significantly reduced. The sound of her footsteps when she landed changed from "steady and heavy" to "rapid and weak". Her shoulders swayed from side to side involuntarily, and her originally taut core began to relax slightly.

Wei Yongli's advantages gradually became apparent at this moment.

The chest expansion and core contraction were perfectly coordinated without any disruption. When the legs pushed off the ground, the transmission between the hip, knee, and ankle joints remained smooth, and the contraction and relaxation of the calf muscles were naturally connected without any stiffness.

At 75 meters, her red figure was slightly ahead of Zaybikina by half a foot.

Zabikina was clearly unwilling to admit defeat. At the 80-meter mark, she suddenly changed her strategy, abandoning her high stride frequency and instead focusing on extending her stride length.

The blue figure instantly increased her stride length, attempting to seize the initiative by "overtaking with a large stride." Her body leaned forward even more, and her arms even crossed slightly as she swung.

This was an instinctive reaction due to physical exhaustion, but it also increased air resistance. Wei Yongli keenly noticed her opponent's changes. Instead of passively adjusting, she maintained her stride and, by strengthening her core stability, ensured that the propulsive force of each step was precisely transmitted.

At 85 meters, Zaybikina's long stride caused him to stumble due to loss of balance, and Wei Yongli seized the opportunity to widen the gap again.

Zabikina's face was contorted from the exertion, and the veins in her neck bulged. Her pushing-off motion had lost its previous precision, and her feet would occasionally deviate from the center line when they landed. She could only swing her arms instinctively.

Wei Yongli's technical advantages were magnified at this moment.

Her core remained taut, and the angle of her upper body leaning forward remained stable without any unnecessary movements.

Although the amplitude of the arm swing has decreased, the rhythm remains regular, and the forward and backward swing with the shoulder as the axis precisely assists in maintaining body balance.

When pushing off the ground with your legs, even if your muscles are sore, you still maintain the elastic rhythm of "pushing off as soon as you touch the ground" without any hesitation.

Although Wei Yongli didn't want to get entangled with the people in front of her.

But when facing her...

It's still more than enough.

Although she didn't seem to be leading by much, it was actually because Wei Yongli didn't intend to run too fast and waste her energy.

Otherwise, it would be a one-shot kill.

She had already dumped him.

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The athletes crossed the finish line one by one.

Wei Yongli was undoubtedly in third place, and even slowed down at the very end.

With a headwind of 1.3 meters per second.

Okabarre still managed to run a time of 11.07 seconds.

Jamaica's Natasha Morrison followed closely behind with a time of 11.08 seconds.

Then there's Wei Yongli, whose grades have dropped drastically.

The time was 11.22 seconds.

It surpassed Kazakhstan's Viktoria Zaybikina by 11.24.

They have the right to direct promotion.

The lights in the mixed zone fell on Wei Yongli. Her red uniform was still crisp and straight, and the thin layer of sweat on her forehead had long been dried by the wind. She took a bottle of mineral water, unscrewed it, and took a sip.

His expression was as calm as if he had just finished a routine training session, rather than a qualifying match where the outcome would be decided in 0.02 seconds.

"11.22 seconds, I advanced smoothly, not bad, it didn't take too much effort." Facing the reporter's camera, she smiled calmly, her tone as relaxed as if she were talking about a small part of the training.

"After all, I've made it to the second round of many major competitions before, so I'm quite familiar with the rhythm of this preliminary round. There's not much pressure running, I just need to run at the established pace."

When asked about the support behind her performance, she put away her smile and became more serious, but still didn't show any excitement: "The reason I was able to perform so steadily is mainly because the scientific training over the past two years has paid off. In the past, I might have relied on experience to push myself, but now it's different. The coaching team uses all kinds of data to speak for themselves—the efficiency of the starting effort, the energy consumption during the race, and even the coordination of breathing rhythm. All of these are analyzed by instruments and then adjusted accordingly to avoid wasting effort."

"The training environment has also been a great help," she added. "I've been training on Ersha Island for the past two years. The facilities there are excellent; the track's elasticity and the wind speed during training are very stable, allowing me to focus on refining the technical details. The facilities are also very comprehensive. After training, there are professional rehabilitation therapists to help with relaxation, and nutritionists to plan my meals, ensuring my physical condition remains stable without me having to worry about anything else."

When asked about the support from the track and field team, Wei Yongli said naturally, "The team has provided excellent support, from the formulation of training plans to pre-competition acclimatization training and logistical arrangements. Everything has been taken into consideration. For example, when we came to the 'Bird's Nest' this time, we came several times in advance to get used to the venue and the atmosphere of the audience. When we went on the field today, we felt completely at ease and ran very smoothly."

She raised her hand to tidy a stray hair behind her ear, her eyes calm yet resolute: "The preliminaries are just to find the rhythm and warm up; the semifinals are the real competition. However, the accumulation of the past two years, including the refinement of scientific training, the help of a good environment, and the support of the team, gives me a lot of confidence for the upcoming competitions. I'll take it one step at a time and run at my own pace."

It's amazing to see that Wei Yongli has transformed into such a mature athlete.

Chen Juan.

I am genuinely happy.

She will be performing in the next group.

"Chen Juan has no pressure to advance; this shot is probably just to get a feel for the game."

After Yang Jian finished speaking, the competition began.

Bang————————

The sharp sound of the starting pistol pierced the "Bird's Nest".

Eight figures shot out instantly.

Chen Juan's bent-arm start was extremely precise—before the gun fired, her arms were bent and close to her sides, with the angle of her elbows locked in the optimal range for exerting force. Her fingertips lightly touched the track but did not release the force, and her muscles maintained an elastic tension that was "ready to be released".

As the gunshot rang out, her bent arm swiftly slid forward from her shoulder, her forearm almost parallel to the ground, using forward thrust to help shift her center of gravity forward. At the same time, as her rear leg pushed off the ground, her hip, knee, and ankle joints straightened in sync, and the explosive power was injected into the track through the rigid transmission chain.

The red-clad athlete shot off like an arrow, taking the lead just 3 meters after the start, and catching up with Lalova-Collio with a reaction time of 0.145 seconds.

In the initial 30-meter acceleration phase, Chen Juan's bent-arm swing became crucial for increasing speed. Instead of blindly increasing the swing amplitude, she maintained a high-frequency swing with her elbows close to her torso, reducing air resistance while ensuring precise coordination between the arm swing and the push-off.

Each forward thrust of the arm corresponds to a powerful leg extension, with the inertia of the upper limbs and the explosive power of the lower limbs complementing each other, resulting in a steady increase in speed.

The upper body leans forward steadily, the core muscles are taut like steel cables to avoid unnecessary swaying, and the feet land precisely in front of the center of gravity projection point. The ankle joint rebounds smoothly and elastically, converting the impact of landing into propulsion, gradually widening the gap with the athletes behind.

At 50 meters, the track layout is already clear.

Chen Juan's bent-arm start brought an increasingly stable rhythm.

The forearm swings with a slight inward angle, further enhancing the body's forward momentum and pushing the speed to over 10 meters per second.

Lalova-Collio tried to catch up by increasing her stride length, but her straight-arm swing was less efficient than Chen Juan's bent-arm swing. Although she had the advantage in stride length, she was at a disadvantage in stride frequency.

Chen Juan maintained a high-frequency arm swing with bent arms, driving a stable output of step frequency. Her red figure was like a bolt of lightning, gradually widening the gap to half a body length. Ahulei behind her tried his best to catch up, but could not close the distance.

At 70 meters, Chen Juan's physical fitness and technique were still excellent.

The elbow bend angle remains consistent throughout, while the arm swing amplitude is slightly increased to conserve power for the subsequent sprint.

Slightly adjust the angle of the upper body forward to further reduce wind resistance. When the legs push off the ground, maintain full force. When the feet leave the ground, bend the arms and swing them back to the limit position to form a perfect closed loop of "push-swing" and keep the speed at a high level.

Lalova-Collio's arm swing began to become slightly erratic, swaying from side to side, while Chen Juan's arm swing remained regular, and with her superior power efficiency, she extended her lead to two body lengths.

In the final 30 meters, Chen Juan had already established a lead, but she did not hold back at all. Instead, she used precise technical details to completely secure the victory.

At this moment, her hip rotation becomes the core power source—no longer relying solely on leg muscles, but through the active forward thrust and rotation of the hips, the amplitude of the thigh swings forward naturally increases, and each push-off seems to generate power from the hips rather than being limited to the calves.

This "hip-dominant" power generation mode allows her to have a wide stride that is both energy-efficient and maintains her speed without any reduction.

The upper body maintains a streamlined posture, with the shoulder blades retracted and lowered to avoid wasting wind resistance caused by shoulder shrugging. The back muscles are like taut silk, perfectly connecting the upper limb strength with the lower limb power, forming an efficient power transmission system for the entire body.

Lalova-Collio, standing next to him, tried to catch up by forcefully raising his knee, but his stiff movements caused his stride to become disordered, resulting in an unstable center of gravity upon landing and wasting his energy.

Chen Juan's knee lift is always kept at a reasonable height. She does not blindly pursue "high knee lift" but coordinates it with hip rotation and stride. When landing, the heel lands and quickly transitions to the forefoot. The plantar flexion of the ankle is as swift as a spring, converting the impact of landing into the rebound force of the next push-off. The connection of each step is as smooth as the meshing of gears.

At 20 meters, Chen Juan controlled the route very well.

In contrast, Lalova-Collio had to shift his route outwards to catch up, increasing his distance and widening the gap by half a body length. Chen Juan's arm swing, while still based on a bent-arm motion, focused more on "swinging forward and backward" rather than "swaying left and right." Her elbows remained close to her torso, and the trajectory of her forearms was completely consistent with the direction of her body's movement, without any unnecessary lateral movements, thus maximizing the preservation of forward momentum.

In the final 10 meters, Chen Juan released the shot.

She didn't deliberately puff out her chest, but instead slightly adjusted the angle of her pelvis to shift her center of gravity forward, while simultaneously increasing the amplitude of her leg push-off to propel her body forward.

Reduce consumption.

Lalova-Collio was already powerless to turn the tide.

They managed to catch up a little, but that was only because Chen Juan didn't accelerate and fired that shot; otherwise, the gap would have been much larger.

This is the final result for this group.

Michelle-Lee Ayer, with a headwind of 1.2 meters per second, managed to break the 11-second barrier and run a time of 10.98 seconds.

There are indeed athletes who can achieve a time of 10.86 seconds.

It’s really strong.

They've adjusted well for the competition.

Chen Juan didn't expect the former to run so fast after firing that shot.

But it doesn’t matter.

No matter how fast you run in the preliminary rounds, you won't get a trophy or medal.

So all she needs to do is advance.

Chen Juan's team advanced with a time of 11.05 seconds.

Yvet Lalova-Collio 11.09 Third.

Muriel Ahure 11.10 Fourth.

Ezine Okparebo, the Norwegian female sprinter, finished fifth with a score of 11.12.

Based on that, this group will probably produce several "little Qs".

Yuan Qiqi's side is able to directly take down Big Q.

That was indeed a wise move.

Otherwise, it could be very dangerous.

The lights in the mixed zone focused on Chen Juan, whose red jersey still bore a striking "CHINA" logo. She had just taken a sip of water and looked relaxed, showing no signs of the tension that comes with high-intensity competition.

Facing the reporters who surrounded her, she smiled calmly and spoke as if she were talking about her daily training: "The time of 11.05 seconds is actually not the result of my full strength. I just ran it at the planned pace. With my strength, there was no pressure to pass the preliminaries. The main purpose of this competition was to find my footing on the track and get used to the atmosphere of the venue, so as to warm up for the semi-finals and finals."

"The preliminary round is just an appetizer, so don't take it too seriously. Just make sure you get into a good rhythm and perform the movements correctly. I've participated in many international competitions before, so this level of preliminary round is very familiar to me. I ran smoothly and didn't encounter any obstacles."

Speaking of the track and the atmosphere, she added, "The 'Bird's Nest' track is quite comfortable, with good elasticity and grip, and the cheers from the audience are also very powerful, but for me it's more of a background noise, so I just focus on my own rhythm."

Changing the subject, Chen Juan brought up the next group's competition, her eyes filled with anticipation: "Actually, everyone doesn't need to focus on me. The next group is more worthy of attention—our young athlete Liang Xiaojing is going to run her first international competition. This is so important for a newcomer. It's inevitable that she will be nervous when she stands on such a big stage as the World Championships for the first time. She needs more encouragement and support."

Her tone was sincere, filled with care for her junior: "Liang Xiaojing has good talent and strength, and she trains very hard, but she lacks experience in major competitions. I hope everyone will give her more applause and encouragement so that she can let go of her burdens and perform to her true level. Newcomers need time to grow, and every debut in a major competition is a valuable experience. I believe she can withstand the pressure and successfully complete this debut."

Finally, Chen Juan gave a thumbs-up to the camera: "I will continue to play steadily in the upcoming competitions, and I also look forward to Liang Xiaojing's good performance. This is how Chinese women's sprinting should be passed down from generation to generation, and we should all move forward together!" After saying that, she nodded to the reporter, turned around and walked towards the athletes' tunnel. Her back view was calm and confident, showing the strength and confidence of a veteran.

although.

She was also born in the 90s.

She's only 25 years old, barely turned 25.

Waiting area.

Liang Xiaojing was watching nervously at that moment.

After all, she was born in 97.

He's still very young this year.

Moreover, this was her first major competition, and she missed the Moscow tournament.

The first time was right at my doorstep, so I felt a bit of psychological pressure.

Fortunately, Chen Juan's words of encouragement gave him a lot of motivation.

She patted her chest hard.

I constantly remind myself to work hard.

Don't let Sister Chen Juan down.

And don't let that Nezha who didn't participate laugh at you.

As they were speaking, the electronic broadcast started, and the contestants took to the stage.

"The appearance of the fourth heat in the women's 100m preliminaries reignited the enthusiasm of the audience—Jamaican legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Price, French star Marie-José T. Lou, and South African star Karina Horn, each a benchmark figure in women's sprinting."

"Among this group of strong competitors, Liang Xiaojing, the Chinese athlete wearing a red uniform and standing in lane 6, stands out. This young athlete, born in 1997, is only 1.58 meters tall, making her the smallest in her group, but her eyes burn with fearless light."

Fearless?

Liang Xiaojing herself blushed a little when she heard it.

because.

She felt she hadn't done that.

The real challenge is to bite the bullet and go on stage.

"The fourth group is truly a 'group of death,' with every athlete possessing formidable competitiveness. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Price is undoubtedly the group's favorite. This Jamaican star, born in 1986, is already an Olympic and World Championship double champion, and has repeatedly achieved sub-10.80-second times this season. Her season-best time of 10.88 seconds makes her the top contender for the title. French athlete Marie-José Tahlou is equally formidable; born in 1988, she is at her peak, and her season-best time of 10.95 seconds gives her the absolute strength to challenge for a top-two finish in the group. South African athlete Karina Horn is known for her consistency, and her time of 11.08 seconds is enough to place her in the leading group. In addition, Greek athlete Anna Ramona Papaioannu, German athlete Rebecca Haas, and Puerto Rican athlete Nediam Vargas are all core athletes from their respective countries, demonstrating balanced strength and high competitiveness."

Compared to these experienced veterans, Liang Xiaojing's name seems somewhat unfamiliar. Born in 1997, she was not yet 18 years old at the time, and this was her first time standing on the international stage of the World Championships. Standing at 1.58 meters tall, she appears particularly petite among female sprinters whose average height is over 1.65 meters. But those who know her well know that this small figure contains amazing energy—her starting acceleration is among the best in domestic competitions. With her characteristics of "fast stride frequency, strong explosive power, and quick starting reaction," she has achieved excellent results in many youth competitions. During her preparation, she specifically strengthened her sprint endurance and already possesses the strength to compete with second-tier world-class athletes. "However, there are also those who may be even shorter than her, such as Frazier, so height is neither a problem nor an excuse."

"Take a look at the pre-match interviews."

After Yang Jian finished speaking, the interview clips began to play.

"It's my first time participating in the World Championships, so I'm definitely a little nervous, but I'm mostly excited." In the pre-competition warm-up area, Liang Xiaojing was doing high knee exercises while being interviewed by reporters. Although her voice was a little immature, her eyes were very determined.

“My advantage is a quick start. I hope to establish an advantage at the start and maintain it until the end.” The coach next to her patted her on the shoulder and added, “Xiaojing has very distinct characteristics. Her small stature brings low wind resistance and a fast stride frequency, making her extremely competitive at the start. Although she lacks experience in major competitions, she has a very good mental fortitude, and I believe she can perform to her full potential.”

"It's clear that this short guy has a lot of energy and a good mindset. He's treating it as a drill, so there's no problem."

"Be careful not to try to counter Frazier's starting rhythm," Liu Xiang cautioned.

"That's right. Frazier's acceleration is even stronger than some male athletes, so it's best not to go up against him."

"Fortunately, we saw that Liang Xiaojing was not assigned to Frazier's side, so the impact on the rhythm should not be too great."

The seven runners in the fourth group stepped onto the track one by one, instantly becoming the focus of the entire arena. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Price, dressed in Jamaica's iconic black race uniform adorned with yellow and green stripes, with her sleek and powerful muscle lines, simply stretched her joints before heading straight to the starting blocks, displaying the demeanor of a champion in every gesture.

Marie-José Tálou, dressed in a blue racing suit, repeatedly adjusted the angle of the starting blocks, his sharp eyes scanning the track with intense determination.

Karina Horn, dressed in a red racing suit similar in color to Liang Xiaojing's, repeatedly practiced starting on the track, her movements precise and steady.

Ana Ramona Papajoannu, dressed in a white suit and wearing a black headband, paid special attention to adjusting her arm swing during warm-up, clearly making final preparations for the match.

Liang Xiaojing kept adjusting her breathing.

Just then, he met the gaze of the legendary female player Frazier.

"Hello, don't be nervous, just enjoy the game. No one will blame a newcomer." For some reason, Frazier started talking to her.

"Okay, thank you."

Liang Xiaojing answered haltingly in her still-not-so-fluent English.

Fraser patted her on the shoulder and even gestured to show his own height, as if to tell her that short people can also achieve great things.

Since becoming acquainted with Chen Juan, she has developed an inexplicable fondness for Chinese athletes.

In addition, Liang Xiaojing is petite, and her body type is somewhat similar to hers.

That's why she went over and started a conversation.

Help them relieve pre-competition tension.

Otherwise, she won't even acknowledge you.

set.

BOOM ...

"Game start!"

Liang Xiaojing kept her center of gravity extremely low, almost touching the track. Due to her short stature, her starting posture was more compact than other runners—her front knee was bent at nearly 90 degrees, her back leg muscles were taut like steel cables, her arms were bent and close to her sides, her elbows were locked in the optimal power range, and her fingertips lightly touched the plastic track, yet she always maintained the elasticity of her power.

Her eyes were fixed on the track ahead, her ears caught every sound of the starting gun, and every nerve in her body was taut to the limit, like a fully drawn bowstring, ready to be released.

As the second command sounded, Liang Xiaojing slightly raised her hips, shifted her center of gravity forward, tightened her shoulder and back muscles, and quietly accumulated the power to push off the ground with her legs. Every muscle entered a state of high alert.

Her starting reaction has always been a core strength. During the preparation period, through countless specialized training sessions, her reaction speed has already reached world-class levels. The low inertia brought by her small stature gives her an even greater advantage at the moment of starting.

The moment the starting gun fired, the competition seemed to be fast-forwarded.

Xiao Jing's reaction was astonishingly fast. Almost the instant the gun went off, she pushed off the starting blocks, her legs bursting with powerful force as she lunged forward like an arrow.

Her starting motion was textbook perfect—both hands swiftly pushed off the ground, elbows quickly thrusting forward to propel her upper body forward, while her hips, knees, and ankles worked in unison as her back leg pushed off the ground, precisely transferring explosive power to the ground without any loss of strength.

Because of her shorter stature, the angle between her upper body and the track was smaller, which reduced wind resistance, allowing her to burst out of the starting line instantly.

The electronic timer showed that Liang Xiaojing's reaction time at the start was 0.133 seconds, ranking second among the athletes in her group, only behind Shelly-Ann Fraser-Price's 0.123 seconds.

In the first 10 meters after the start, Liang Xiaojing demonstrated an amazing acceleration ability. Her stride frequency was incredibly fast, and her legs alternated rapidly like a small motor. Each step she took was solid and powerful, and her speed increased at a visible rate.

Anna Ramona Papajoannu, who was beside her, was not slow in reaction, but her acceleration was obviously not as good as Liang Xiaojing's. After the start, she was half a body length behind the red figure and could only follow behind Liang Xiaojing and try her best to catch up.

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Price's explosive power lived up to his reputation, instantly taking the lead after the start, his black figure rushing ahead like lightning.

Marie-José Tálou followed closely behind, her blue figure moving at a rapid pace, keeping pace with Fraser Price; Karina Horn was in the third group, the gap between her and the top two gradually widening.

Liang Xiaojing, on the other hand, occupied the third position. Her red figure maintained a strong momentum and kept Anna Ramona Papajoannu firmly behind her.

The gap between the two was widened from the very beginning and continued to grow.

"Liang Xiaojing is amazing! She's actually in third place!"

As the race progressed into the middle stages, the competition on the track intensified. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Price had pulled away completely, leading the leading group on her own. Her stride was wide and powerful, each step firm and decisive, and her speed continued to climb, clearly indicating that she had found her rhythm.

Marie-José Tálou secured second place with a steady pace, maintaining a consistent gap with Frazier Price but unable to overtake him.

Karina Horn moved up to third place, her red figure displaying a perfect coordination of stride length and cadence, maintaining a steady pace.

Liang Xiaojing, on the other hand, began her contest with Anna Ramona Papajoannu.

The race entered a stalemate from the middle of the course.

Although Liang Xiaojing established an advantage at the start, Anna Ramona Papajoannu had a stronger mid-race performance and gradually increased her stride in an attempt to close the gap.

Liang Xiaojing was slightly flustered, but the extensive training and scientific improvement in her physical fitness allowed her to maintain her rhythm even under pressure, without being thrown off balance by her opponent's pursuit.

Although her running form was not as fluid as other athletes, it was extremely efficient—her upper body maintained a stable forward lean angle throughout, and her core muscles were taut like steel cables, avoiding unnecessary swaying and minimizing energy loss.

Because of her short stature, her stride is relatively small, but her stride frequency is astonishing. Her legs alternate quickly, and she exerts full force with each step. When she lands, her ankles gently cushion the impact, cleverly converting the vertical impact into horizontal propulsion, and maintaining a high speed at all times.

Her arm swing is also very distinctive. Her arms swing rapidly back and forth around her shoulders, with her elbows always bent. Although the swing amplitude is not large, the frequency is extremely high. Each arm swing precisely propels her body forward, perfectly coordinating with the leg push-off. This "small steps, high frequency" running style allows her to maintain a strong forward momentum even during the middle of the race.

Although Anna Ramona Papajoannu had a longer stride, her stride frequency was significantly lower than Liang Xiaojing's. Several attempts to accelerate and catch up were thwarted by Liang Xiaojing's faster stride frequency.

The gap between the two remained at more than one body length.

The red figure remained ahead of the white figure, never being surpassed.

Anna Ramona Papajoannu was clearly unwilling to admit defeat. She suddenly increased the amplitude of her arm swing, trying to narrow the gap by increasing her stride frequency. Her white figure suddenly darted forward, and the gap between her and Liang Xiaojing instantly decreased by half a body length.

Liang Xiaojing had anticipated this, and instead of blindly following the trend to speed up, she strengthened her core stability to ensure that the propulsion of each step was accurately transmitted. At the same time, she slightly adjusted the rhythm of her arm swing, raising her stride frequency to another level. The speed of her alternating legs was faster, and the red figure darted forward again, narrowing the gap back to one and a half body lengths.

At the 40-meter mark, Liang Xiaojing still had plenty of energy. Her running movements were not stiff at all, her leg push-off was still powerful, and her landing cushioning was still smooth, demonstrating her strong physical reserves and technical stability.

Anna Ramona Papajoannu's physical condition began to fluctuate. Although her stride frequency remained high, the explosive power when pushing off the ground was significantly reduced. The sound of her footsteps when landing changed from "steady and heavy" to "rapid and weak". Her shoulders swayed from side to side involuntarily, and her originally taut core began to relax slightly.

That's what made her...

They couldn't catch up quickly.

At the 50-meter mark, the racecourse layout was already clear. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Price remained far ahead, Marie-José T. Lou held steady in second place, Karina Horn was in third, and Liang Xiaojing... firmly occupied fourth position.

The red figure maintained a strong momentum, while Anna Ramona Papajoannu was completely suppressed to fifth place, and the white figure was not far behind Liang Xiaojing.

At the 60-meter mark, Liang Xiaojing entered a stable phase of her run, maintaining optimal stride frequency and length without any fluctuations. Her upper body remained streamlined, with her shoulder blades retracted and lowered to avoid wasting wind resistance due to shoulder shrugging. Her back muscles, like taut silk, perfectly connected upper and lower body power, creating a highly efficient power transmission system throughout her body.

Anna Ramona Papajoannu's speed also began to stabilize, but her stride length was longer.

Everyone will be exhausted by then.

Physiological advantages.

Better.

At 70 meters, Liang Xiaojing's height disadvantage became apparent.

The red figure had narrowed the gap with Anna Ramona Papajoannu by half a body length.

Meanwhile, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Price was already far ahead, almost securing first place in the group; Marie-José Tálou also consolidated his second place.

The issue of height is something she can't solve; Frazier has the same problem.

Therefore, all she had to do was hold on.

Each player needs to create enough advantages in the early game to withstand the pressure in the later stages.

What Liang Xiaojing needs to do now is to keep Anna Ramona Papajoannu in check.

In the final sprint zone, we will not give them a chance to overtake us.

Bang bang bang bang bang.

Bang bang bang bang bang.

As the race entered its final 30-meter sprint, the most exciting moment of the competition arrived.

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Price has pulled away completely, and the championship outcome is no longer in doubt.

Marie-José Tálou also secured second place with a steady pace.

Karina Horn remains in third place, with no significant fluctuation in speed.

The competition between Liang Xiaojing and Anna Ramona Papaioannu has once again reached a fever pitch.

Anna Ramona Papajoannu exhausted her last bit of energy, attempting to overtake Liang Xiaojing in the final sprint. The white figure seemed to suddenly increase her stride frequency, swing her arms more dramatically, and quicken her pace, narrowing the gap between her and Liang Xiaojing to half a body length.

Of course, it's impossible to improve it again; it's just that Liang Xiaojing's speed has slowed down.

She seemed to be faster.

The level has been improved.

At this point, Liang Xiaojing's physical strength was also nearing its limit. The soreness in her leg muscles came like a tidal wave, and her breathing was so rapid that it almost burst out of her throat. Every swing of her arm required a huge amount of strength.

She knew that she could not relax in the slightest at this moment.

The opportunity to advance is right in front of us, and we must do everything we can to hold onto this hard-won advantage.

She gritted her teeth, leaned forward again to minimize air resistance, and increased the range of her arm swings. Each forward swing seemed to break through the air barrier, while the backward swing was powerful, transferring all the power of her body to her legs.

Only fourth place.

There's a chance!

This is what Liang Xiaojing is thinking right now.

The last 20 meters.

Her sprinting motion is very distinctive. Due to her short stature, she did not blindly pursue an increased stride length, but continued to leverage her high stride frequency, with her legs alternating rapidly like a small motor, using all her strength with each push-off.

Her hip rotation became the core power source, no longer relying solely on leg muscles. Instead, through the active forward thrust and rotation of the hips, the amplitude of the thigh swing forward naturally increased, and each push-off seemed to originate from the hips rather than being limited to the calves.

At 20 meters, Anna Ramona Papajoannu reached her peak speed, her white figure almost keeping pace with Liang Xiaojing, the gap between them narrowing to just a foot's width.

come on--

come on--

Liang Xiaojing could clearly hear the shouts of the audience.

This force originating from her own field suddenly injected new vitality into her previously somewhat heavy legs.

Her gaze hardened.

Staring intently at the finish line.

The white timer line was reflected in his pupils.

In the final 10 meters, the gap between Liang Xiaojing and Anna Ramona Papajoannu had narrowed to mere millimeters.

The white figure almost clung to the red jersey, and the cheers from the arena instantly reached their peak.

At this moment, the short young player suddenly activated the "precise line pressing skill" he had honed countless times on Ersha Island.

This is her unique advantage honed by relying on the professional training grounds on Ersha Island. She has practiced countless times in simulated track environments with wind speed and slope, and has long since etched the line-crossing action into her muscle memory.

Just like Yuan Qiqi.

As long as the location isn't too different, then everyone who is a member of Ersha Island has a chance.

Use the pressure line to cross over.

Instead of blindly puffing out her chest, she followed the core principle of "low center of gravity and precise forward thrust" from her training on Ersha Island: her core muscles tightened instantly like a steel cable, and with the advantage of her small stature, her upper body did not lean back or shift, but instead tilted her pelvis slightly forward, driving her sternum forward to make a precise "point-to-point" push.

This seemingly minor movement was actually tailor-made for her by the Ersha Island coaching team based on her height and physique—avoiding the body swaying that tall athletes experience when crossing the line, allowing all the power to be concentrated in the torso and delivered precisely to the timing point.

Anna Ramona Papajoannu strained her last bit of strength to straighten her chest, but the excessive movement caused her to lose her balance, resulting in a slight sway in her upper body and wasting the efficiency of her effort.

In contrast, Liang Xiaojing's line-crossing motion completely followed the standardized procedures used in the Ersha Island training.

Swing your arms at the lowest possible frequency.

Avoid unnecessary movements that distract you from your energy.

Maintain the high-frequency extension of both legs for the last two high-frequency pushes.

The elastic feedback when the ankle pushes off the ground.

It works perfectly in synergy with the forward movement of the torso.

In the final 3 meters, Liang Xiaojing pushed her sternum forward to its maximum extent, yet maintained her body's stability without any unnecessary swaying—this was thanks to the extreme training of core strength during her training on Ersha Island, which allowed her to precisely control her torso posture even at her physical limits.

In slow motion, it is clearly visible that her chest cavity precedes Ana Ramona Papajoannu's torso by 0.01 seconds!
This slight advantage is precisely the "precision dividend" bestowed upon us by the professional training on Ersha Island.

"11.24!!!"

"Liang Xiaojing is fourth!!!"

"New Pb???"

"They held off Anna Ramona Papajoannu and the German player Rebecca Haas, who was trying to overtake them."

"Both of them finished with a time of 11.25 seconds!"

"If we finish fourth in our group, we'll have a chance to advance."

"It all depends on whether fate is on our side."

……

As a result, 7 sets were completed.

A pair of little Qs.

Good guy.

As expected, Chen Juan's group took two spots.

With scores of 11.10+, they can only rank fourth or fifth in this group. Who can they complain to?

In the end, Liang Xiaojing competed against Viktoria Zaybikina from Kazakhstan for the last spot.

Upon checking their times, both players had a time of 11.24 seconds.

Okay.

This made both of them nervous, because they needed to match their thousandths.

The result was that a minute or two passed.

This was truly agonizing for Liang Xiaojing.

Because it was their own contestant, almost all the audience members were waiting with them.

finally……

The electronic timer displayed the last spot for Q to advance.

Liang.

The moment this English phrase appeared.

The crowd immediately cheered.

Liang Xiaojing jumped up and rushed onto Wei Yongli like a child.

You can advance to the second round in your first competition.

They advanced to the semifinals.

It's a huge affirmation no matter how you look at it.

After all, her time has not yet come.

I'm quite satisfied with my level of skill on my first experience.

After all, even when the task was assigned, no one thought she could make it to the semifinals.

Of course, there's also a lot of luck involved.

Yang Jian glanced at the wind speeds in each group and couldn't help but sigh:
"Her time was above the wind limit, while the others had strong headwinds. Although 11.24 seconds was not counted as a valid time, it will still be counted as a qualifying time."

"So this shot relied on better wind speed."

"Liang Xiaojing has successfully advanced to the semifinals."

"All of my country's female 100-meter sprinters have advanced to the next round."

"This is exactly what I never expected."

"Perhaps," Liu Xiang said after thinking for a moment.
"May God be cheering us on from the Bird's Nest this time."

Yang Jian was taken aback.

It seems no one expected Liu Xiang to suddenly utter such poetic words.

However, being a professional host, he quickly picked up the conversation.

"Yes."

"Liu Xiang is absolutely right."

"If there is a God."

"So with this shot, he's on our side."

"And I hope he will continue to stand on our side in the upcoming matches."

"Alright, take a short break, the men's 100m preliminary rounds are about to begin."

"We'll be right back after the commercial break. Please tune in to China Sports Channel. Liu Xiang and I will be waiting for you here."

"See you there."