The Su God of the Reopening of the Sports Arena

Chapter 2462 We've been waiting for this long, let's all show our skills!

After the women finished.

The men's 100-meter preliminary rounds began.

The audience immediately perked up.

This is simply because my country's 100-meter sprinting ability has improved significantly.

If a company is highly competitive and the event is held on its own premises, then it's bound to be interesting.

Who wants to see their favorite supporter get beaten up?

Perhaps there is such an M.

But such people are not the majority.

"We can see that the audience's enthusiasm has been raised. Okay, our athletes will be on the field in the first group." Yang Jian himself was also looking forward to it, after all, it was the 100-meter sprint competition, and it was being held on home soil. Whether as a spectator or as an athlete, he was excited.

Everyone is eager to see how they perform.

"The first group is Lao Yi."

"With his ability, this race should be a piece of cake."

"Just conserve your energy."

"Alright, everyone! Welcome to the live broadcast of the 2015 Beijing World Athletics Championships. I'm your commentator, Yang Jian."

"At this moment, the National Stadium 'Bird's Nest' is packed to capacity, and the shouts of tens of thousands of spectators have merged into a surging wave of sound, almost lifting the roof off."

"In just 3 minutes, the pinnacle of the men's 100m preliminaries in the first heat will begin! This group can be described as the 'group of death' – Jamaican sprint legend Asafa Powell leads the charge, with South African rising star Akani Simbian and Japanese star Kei Takatsu all competing. Meanwhile, our Chinese athlete Lao Yi will be vying for a spot in the next round in lane 5! At 30 years old, he is returning to the international stage after 5 years. Can he create a surprise on home soil tonight? Let's wait and see!"

"Ladies and gentlemen, the camera is now on the warm-up area! Let's get to know the eight sprinters in this group one by one! Lane 3, Asafa Powell! A Jamaican legend born in 1982, the former world record holder in the men's 100 meters, whose peak performance of 9.60+ seconds is still fresh in people's minds. Even now at 33 years old, he is still running a top-level time of 9.70+ seconds this season, which is enough to make him the top favorite in the group."

“Look at his warm-up. His high knees are evenly spaced, his arm swings are smooth, and every step exudes the composure of a veteran. This is the aura of a top athlete.”

“I think that even if he runs a time of 9.7 seconds this year, he is still conserving his strength. After all, he is getting older, and athletes have to learn to make choices. His main goal is still the World Championships final.” Liu Xiang added, “As one of the top athletes, I think he was in better form than Tyson Gay today, and he should still be a strong contender for a medal.”

"However, there's no need for Lao Yi to go head-to-head with him. Just securing a top-three finish in the group will be enough. That should be easy for him."

The camera pans, and Yang Jian continues:

"Lane 6, South African athlete Akani Sinbien!"

"Born in 1993, this young athlete is only 22 years old and is in the prime of his career. Standing at 1.73 meters tall, he has an amazing stride. His season-best time of 10.01 seconds shows that he already has the ability to challenge top athletes! He is currently adjusting his starting blocks, his eyes full of drive. Youth is his greatest asset, and he could very well be the dark horse tonight!"

Suarez watched from the waiting area, never expecting that Sibini, whom he had competed against for many years, was still a young player.

It's true that being young is a great thing.

It's a pity that he didn't grow much taller, while I grew much taller.

Moreover, given his current strength, he will no longer fight against Simbion as an opponent.

Although this person will become the African record holder in the future.

Before the mountain god Omanyala suddenly appeared, he replaced Fasuba and became the king of the 100 meters in Europe.

He does have talent, but Su Shen's progress on this timeline is too fast; all he sees is Bolt.

At his peak, no one could stop him.

One of his former main rivals – Akani Simbir.

Not at all.

Lane 4, Japanese athlete Kei Takatsu.

Born in 1988, a veteran powerhouse in Asian sprinting, with a season time of 10.08 seconds, he is a core athlete of the Japanese team.

On this timeline, because Masafumi Eriguchi had already exhausted himself in Moscow, he had gradually retreated to the background in the past two years.

Therefore, his name will not be seen at this World Championships.

This Japanese athlete is characterized by his refined technique, consistent performance, and excellent control of his pace during the race.

But that's still the old way of doing things, the traditional way of running around 10 seconds, which isn't difficult in a professional career.

But I want to go further.

That would make things even more difficult.

This problem is one that we won't be able to solve, not even now, and it won't be solved for another ten or twenty years.

"Here comes the point!"

"Lane 5, our Chinese athlete—Lao Yi! Born in 1985, this 30-year-old 'veteran' is back on the World Championships stage after two years, which is a breakthrough in itself! Because he is now the oldest domestic 2-meter sprinter to stand on the world stage. Look at his warm-up, there are no unnecessary fancy movements, just jogging, dynamic stretching, and start simulation, every step is simple and efficient. For the past two years, Lao Yi has been training systematically on Ersha Island. The coaching team has tailored a plan for him to improve his starting reaction and second-half sprint, and his best preparation time has reached under 9.85, which means that he is fully capable of competing with top athletes."

"Moreover, after the age of 30, one's condition will fluctuate greatly from year to year, and athletes should cherish their final peak." Liu Xiang explained from the perspective of an athlete: "So I hope he can do his best in this competition and leave no regrets."

"Let's look at the other runners: Justin Warner from Canada in lane 2; Jacques Riparelli from Italy in lane 7; Jaspi Bobby from Croatia in lane 8; and Kim Guk-young from South Korea in lane 1. Although these runners are slightly weaker, they should not be underestimated. Sprint races are unpredictable, and any mistake can change the course of the race."

"The referee is now signaling the athletes to enter the track! Lao Yi has moved to lane 5, and the word 'CHINA' on his red jersey is particularly eye-catching under the lights!"

He bent down and touched the track, feeling the elasticity of the rubber, before putting on his bib with a calm and unhurried demeanor.

At 30 years old, he is no longer considered young in sprinting, but his experience in major competitions is his greatest asset. When he first entered Ersha Island, he never imagined that he could run until he was 30.

I initially thought the term "older rookie" was a joke, but now it seems that every year he maintains his peak performance sets an example for future players.

Because this is all telling everyone.

Even after 30 years old.

We still have room for improvement.

They can still maintain their form.

Contrary to what Europeans and Americans used to say, that Asians are no longer able to perform well in sports requiring explosive power after the age of 23.

The so-called "23-year-old rule".

It has now been completely destroyed.

Now they've come up with the "30-year-old rule."

Then naturally, it must be broken.

With this sense of mission.

Training with a balance of work and rest will also make you more motivated.

After all, even with good results, it's still unlikely to reach the top ranks in the competition.

Moreover, unlike Zhang Peimeng, he is not able to break the 9.80-second limit.

He already sensed that breaking through the 9.80-second speed barrier would be extremely difficult.

That being the case.

There is a new belief.

This will help him persevere.

"Set—" the referee's command rang out.

Eight athletes quickly boarded the starting blocks.

"Dear viewers, please hold your breath."

"Lao Yi's starting posture is very standard. His center of gravity is very low, his arms are bent and close to his sides, the angle of his elbows is controlled in the optimal range for power generation, his fingertips lightly touch the ground, and his muscles remain taut and elastic. This is a typical 'ready to go' posture."

His eyes were fixed on the track ahead, his ears were straining to catch the starting gun signal, and every nerve in his body was taut to the limit.

Bang——————

Game start.

Lao Yi's buttocks lifted slightly, his center of gravity shifted further forward, his shoulder and back muscles tightened, and the power of his hind legs pushing off the ground was quietly accumulating.

Look at his calf muscles, they're taut and defined—that's a sign his explosive power is about to be unleashed.

Powell and Simbane, standing nearby, were also ready to go, and the entire track seemed to freeze.

For the average viewer, the flow of time is the same.

But for the participating athletes...

They will feel that every second is more valuable than a normal second.

It will be even longer.

More refined.

In the blink of an eye, eight figures shot out.

Lao Yi got off to a good start.

The reaction time was 0.141 seconds.

He ranked second in his group, just behind Powell's 0.139 seconds.

Watching his movements, his hands swiftly push off the ground, his elbows quickly move forward, propelling his upper body forward, and his hip, knee, and ankle joints work together to push off the ground with his back leg.

The explosive force is injected directly into the track through a rigid transmission chain.

The red figure, sharp as a blade, burst across the starting line in an instant.

In the first 10 meters of acceleration, Lao Yi's stride frequency was astonishingly fast. Because his height is not particularly outstanding, Lao Yi's advantage lies in his stride frequency and initial acceleration. You can see his legs, alternating rapidly like a small motor, with each step pushing off the ground solidly and powerfully, and his speed increasing at a visible rate.

But Powell lived up to his reputation.

It took the lead instantly after the start, and the black figure left everyone else in the dust.

Lau Yi followed closely behind, only half a body length behind Powell.

Simbine had a slightly slow start and is currently in third place.

Keiji Takatsu is in fourth place, and the Asian derby has already begun.

At least that's what this Japanese player thinks.

The first 30 meters of a sprint race is the acceleration phase. Whoever can establish an advantage in this phase will have a more relaxed race later on.

Lao Yi's current acceleration rhythm is excellent. His upper body maintains a stable forward lean angle, his core muscles are tight, and there is no unnecessary swaying, which can minimize energy consumption.

His arm swing is also very distinctive. His arms swing back and forth quickly with the shoulders as the axis, and his elbows are always close to his torso to avoid lateral swaying. Each arm swing precisely drives the leg to generate power. This is the result of scientific training on Ersha Island.

As the race progresses from 30 to 70 meters, the layout of the track gradually becomes clearer.

Powell has widened the gap considerably; his stride is so expansive that his 1.88-meter height allows him to cover a greater distance with each step, and his speed continues to climb, putting him several body lengths ahead of Lao Yi.

But Lauer remained calm and maintained his own pace, not letting Powell's speed disrupt his rhythm.

Take a close look at Lao Yi's running technique during the race.

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 body strength with the lower body power.

His stride frequency remained high. Although his stride length was limited by his height compared to Powell and Simbine, his speed never fell behind thanks to his "small steps, high frequency" running style in the early stages.

With each push-off, Lao Yi's hips fully open, his thighs swing forward with strong momentum, and his feet quickly transition from heel to forefoot when landing. The plantar flexion of his ankle is as swift as a spring, converting the impact of landing into propulsion.

The camera now focuses on Simbane.

This young South African athlete is starting to exert himself; his stride length advantage is gradually becoming apparent during the middle stages of the race, and he is quickly catching up with his rest.

The gap between the two has narrowed to half a body length.

Meanwhile, Japanese athlete Kei Takatsu is also steadily improving his speed. His running rhythm is very stable, but his stride frequency is obviously not as high as Lao Yi's, and he is currently ranked fourth.

Work and rest are now facing dual pressures.

Powell is leading the pack, while Simbine is close behind.

But look at his expression; he remains very focused, his eyes fixed on the front, without wavering in the slightest.

This is the value of experience in major competitions. At 30 years old, Lao Yi knows when to exert his strength and when to maintain a steady pace.

The perfect coordination between chest expansion and core contraction ensures efficient oxygen delivery to the muscles, preventing premature exhaustion during high-intensity running phases.

Speed ​​monitoring at 50 meters showed that Lao Yi was closely following Powell, preventing the gap from widening further.

Of course, there's also a good chance that Powell will loosen monetary policy.

However, it was just the preliminary round, so it wasn't difficult for them.

The idea of ​​pushing oneself to the limit in the preliminaries to advance to the finals is something that Asian athletes used to think about.

Now, our top Asian athletes should at least be thinking about the Three Musketeers.

Instead of just running two shots.

During this stage, the athletes' physical exertion began to increase, but... their movements remained unchanged, the frequency and amplitude of their arm swings remained consistent, and the force of their leg pushes off the ground did not decrease.

This is enough to show that his training on Ersha Island over the past two years has not been in vain.

He trained from the age of 28 to 30, and he never dared to slack off for a single day.

He said that as he gets older, he pays more and more attention to the quality of his training.

Therefore, his ability to maintain a good condition is undoubtedly related to his hard work day and night.

Bang bang bang bang bang.

Bang bang bang bang bang.

The last 30 meters!
The final sprint has begun!

Lao Yi was not pulled away, and Simbine had already caught up, forming a three-way standoff among the three.

Kei Takatsu is also making a strong push, but the gap has widened, and he is not yet able to pose a threat to the top three.

However, as the game progressed, Lao Yi had already entered his advantageous zone.

You could say that Powell and others are several levels above the rest in terms of sheer ability. Because they are top-tier players, they might have an advantage in the later stages of the season when they are relegated to compete with Lau and Yi.

However, the remaining people were not significantly weaker than him.

He wanted to compete with him.

It's not that easy.

Work and rest are now starting to take effect.

He leaned forward again to minimize air resistance, and his arms swung more dramatically. Each forward swing seemed to break through the air barrier, while the backward swing was powerful, transferring the force of his entire body to his legs.

Look at his hips; the active forward thrust and rotation naturally increase the amplitude of his thigh swing. This "hip-dominant" power generation mode allows him to maintain his stride frequency while extending his stride length, thus increasing his speed.

Unwilling to fall behind, the young athlete gave it his all, his face contorted slightly with exertion, veins bulging in his neck, and stride at maximum. His speed increased rapidly, narrowing the gap with Lao Yi to just a foot's width.

The green figure closely followed the red figure, and the competition on the track had reached a point of minuscule.

However, this was just Simbane's hallucination.

There's no other reason than that, even though the new Bean has already opened 10 seconds this year.

He is also a player who broke ten points.

However, his best time is only 9.97 seconds.

In addition, he is seven or eight years younger than Lao Yi.

Experience is clearly not as valuable as a balance between work and rest.

Just when he thought he was about to catch up.

Lao Yi suddenly started to "increase" his speed from behind.

Bang bang bang bang bang.

Bang bang bang bang bang.

The feeling here is that the pace suddenly picks up.

This completely dashed Simbane's hopes of surpassing him.

The physical reserves from work and rest are astonishing.

At the age of 30, he can still maintain such strong explosive power in the final 30 meters of the race.

This is thanks to his specialized training on Ersha Island. The coaching team designed a lot of interval running and sprint endurance training for him, which greatly improved his muscles' ability to withstand lactic acid.

Furthermore, with the help of various high-tech equipment provided by Su Shen.

To recover my body so that I can withstand higher intensity and longer training cycles.

Then his training quality is second only to Su Shen.

In addition, there's the foundation that Su Shen laid for him over the years.

If you have all three—science, talent, and hard work—then you can maintain a good mental state at the age of 30 by balancing work and rest.

This is something that previous domestic athletes lacked. Either you have talent, but lack scientific knowledge and hard work.

Otherwise, you're both talented and hardworking.

However, without a scientific approach, you will quickly reach a bottleneck.

Moreover, there are no scientific treatments or recovery methods.

If the body cannot recover after entering a new intensity, then over time, injury will be the only outcome.

But look at what's happening now.

His movements are still perfectly normal.

The knee elevation height is stable.

The landing was smooth and cushioned.

Each step was firm and powerful.

There was no delay at all.

Simbine has had relatively few matches against domestic players throughout his career.

Almost all the Asians he encountered lacked competitiveness in the 100-meter dash.

This made him really want to see the Chinese team, the pride of Asia, before the competition.

What exactly is the level of the 100-meter dash?
Of course, he sees it now.

Lao Yi is now at a slightly more serious level.

You can turn on Simbane, who just opened it 10 seconds ago.

It's completely crushed.

No matter how you run, there's a kind of pressure that can suppress you.

The last 20 meters.

Powell had completely secured first place in the group, and his speed began to slow down as the black figure gradually decelerated towards the finish line.

If it were a younger Powell, he certainly wouldn't have done it this way.

It feels so good to go down in one go.

But now.

As you get older, you inevitably have to consider this issue.

The competition is now focused on securing second and third place in the next round.

With Lao Yi in front and Simbian close behind, the two were almost neck and neck.

The Chinese spectators in the stands had all stood up, waving national flags, and their shouts of "Go Lao Yi!" were deafening. The power of home advantage was propelling Lao Yi forward.

This is the advantage of playing at home.

Lao Yi heard the cheers of the audience.

His gaze hardened as he stared intently at the finish line, the white timing line reflected in his pupils.

The arm swing rhythm quickened again.

The speed at which the legs alternated was dazzling.

The red body image suggests that it has been infused with new energy.

It lunged forward another half a body length.

Simbine was also gritting his teeth and persevering, but his stride frequency had reached its limit and began to fluctuate slightly. This is the difference between a young athlete and a veteran – the control of rhythm under extreme conditions…

The seasoned veteran still wins in terms of work-life balance.

The last 15 meters!
Kei Takatsu has been left behind.

The core muscles, taut like steel cables, lock the body's balance, preventing any unnecessary swaying and minimizing energy loss.

Although his breathing was rapid, it remained regular and did not become disordered, which is the mental fortitude of a top athlete.

The importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance is never questioned.

Simbine was still chasing, but his body began to lean back slightly, which affected his power efficiency, and the gap was slowly widening.

The finish line is now in sight.

Lao Yi did not blindly puff out his chest, but followed the core principle of "low center of gravity and precise forward thrust" from the Ersha Island training: the core muscles tightened instantly, and with the advantage of his own center of gravity, the upper body did not lean back or shift, but instead tilted the pelvis slightly forward, driving the sternum forward to make a "point-to-point" precise push.

This seemingly subtle movement allows all the power to be concentrated in the torso as it propels the body forward, with every bit of force precisely applied to the timing point, preventing the body from swaying when shorter players cross the line.

Simbane also used up his last bit of strength.

He thrust his chest forward to press the line, but the movement was too large, causing him to lose his balance and his upper body to sway slightly, which wasted his power.

Neither Lao Yi nor Lao Yi had any intention of crossing the line.

Reduce the frequency of arm swings to the lowest level to avoid unnecessary movements that distract from the power. Maintain the last two high-frequency push-offs of the legs, and coordinate the elastic feedback when the ankles push off the ground with the forward movement of the torso.

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Powell is undoubtedly number 1 in the group.

Under a slight headwind of 0.1 meters per second.

Powell easily ran a time of 9.95 seconds.

Naturally, they took the lead and advanced to the semifinals.

The second place is our athlete who just finished the race.

Work and rest.

"10 seconds 03."

"That's a very good result, though there was a clear sign of them throwing the game at the end."

"They easily suppressed the young and talented player from Africa, Simbine."

"It seems that for him, the second thing to do is figure out how to get into the finals."

"We haven't thought that far ahead in the preliminary rounds."

"They have the ability to do this, at least in the sub-9.85 second range."

The lights in the mixed zone were focused on Lao Yi.

After all, it's their home turf, so it's normal for them to get more screen time.

His red racing suit still carried the warmth of the track. He raised his hand to wipe the thin layer of sweat from his forehead. Although his breathing was slightly rapid, his expression was calm and composed. Facing the reporters who surrounded him, he chuckled a few times and spoke in a calm but confident tone: "10.03 seconds, second in my group, I'm quite satisfied with this result. I performed at the level I've been training."

Speaking of the competition against strong competitors like Powell and Simbine, Lao Yi showed no fear, but rather a sense of composure: "I knew before the race that this group was very strong. Powell is a legendary athlete, and Simbine is young and energetic, but I didn't put too much pressure on myself. I just ran according to the tactics set by the coach—focusing on reaction at the start, maintaining a steady pace during the race, and paying attention to details during the sprint. Actually, once I started running, I only focused on my own rhythm and didn't have much energy to think about my opponents. After all, in sprinting, if you can perform well, you've already won half the battle."

"The preparations on Ersha Island over the past two years have been crucial. The coaching team has refined my starting reaction and finishing technique based on my strengths, especially the precise forward push at the end. We've practiced it countless times, and it's become muscle memory. I was very close to Simbine during the sprint just now, and the fact that I was able to maintain my advantage is all thanks to our repeated practice. That's the confidence that comes from scientific training."

At 30, he's not young for a sprinter. When talking about his physical reserves, Lao Yi's eyes were full of confidence: "Indeed, compared with younger athletes, I may not have an absolute advantage in physical fitness, but I pay more attention to the efficiency of training and the scientific nature of recovery. The logistical support on Ersha Island is particularly good. After training, there are professional rehabilitation and relaxation services, and nutritionists plan my diet, which keeps my physical condition at a high level. Being able to withstand the pressure in the last 30 meters today is proof that my physical reserves are in place."

Speaking of the upcoming semifinals, Lao Yi's tone was firm yet unassuming: "Advancing is just the first step. The opponents in the semifinals will be stronger, so I definitely need to be in better form. I will make adjustments and work on the details to try and go further in the semifinals. Competing at home with so many fans supporting me, I also want to run a few more races and give it my all for Chinese athletics."

After speaking, he nodded to the reporters and turned to walk towards the athletes' tunnel.

His back was straight and composed.

There wasn't much excitement or flamboyance.

Only the composure and certainty that come from being tempered and refined.

Lao Yi has participated in so many major competitions over the years, and as he has gradually entered the 30s, he has naturally become more composed.

The third place goes to Simbine.

His time was 6.52 seconds.

They also advanced to the next round.

The athlete from Xiao Rizi was a bit unlucky, managing to run a time of 10.15 seconds despite the headwinds in this race. That's quite impressive for Xiao Rizi on the international stage.

Unfortunately, the top three in this group are all very strong.

He wasn't given a single chance.

He can only wait and see for now.

Then we await Xiao Q's turn to compete.

As for Powell, he felt that running this race was just like sweating.

Get yourself into the right mindset.

That's it.

Justin Warner, 5th 10.20.

6. Jacques Riparelli 10.41.

……

There were no Chinese athletes in Group 2; the winner of this group was Tyson Gay from the United States.

Guy was really unlucky; in the first round of the preliminaries, he encountered a headwind of nearly 1.5 meters per second.

This allowed him to finish in 10.11 seconds.

The time was 10.11 seconds.

But this shot demonstrated his raw power.

It definitely took 10 seconds to pry it open.

It wasn't much less expensive than what Powell was consuming.

This was quite different from what he had originally planned.

Blake is ranked second in this game.

He didn't want to compete for first place.

With a time of 10.19 seconds, he secured second place.

French athlete Lemaitre qualified directly with a time of 10.24 seconds.

The fourth-place finisher in the group was German athlete Sven Knippers, whose time was 10.31 seconds.

This group is really unlucky to have encountered such a big headwind.

This will put you in a competition against competitors with little or no wind, or even with a tailwind, for the small Q.

It's simply hell difficulty.

Liang Xiaojing was able to advance successfully on the women's side.

Isn't it all thanks to the fact that her group was an extremely fast-moving group?

It was clear that the German player was very frustrated, even though his plan was to run faster in this shot and try to get a small Q.

Just then, the third group took the stage.

Zhang Peimeng vs. Ogunode.

Staged again.

The reason is simple: apart from the two of them, there are hardly any other strong players in this group.

If there is a death group.

So their group is the Heaven Group.

As for Ramon Gitten of Barbados, his best career time is only 10.02 seconds, and he has never even broken 10 seconds.

There is absolutely no way they can threaten Zhang Peimeng and Ogunode in this group.

So Zhang Peimeng and Ogunode.

They have a chance to represent Asia and compete for first place in their group.