The Su God of the Reopening of the Sports Arena

Chapter 2490 Another Changing Worldline, A New Gold Medal is Beckoning!

The game continues.

In the race walking competition that just concluded, Chinese athlete Liu Hong won the championship with a time of 1 hour, 27 minutes and 45 seconds. This is the first gold medal won by the Chinese team in this competition.

This is China's first gold medal in this event since Liu Hongyu won the title at the 1999 World Championships, a gap of seven World Championships.

Liu Hong's fourth World Championship medal was finally a gold medal.

Chinese athlete Lü Xiuzhi won the silver medal at the same time, earning her first World Championship medal.

Ukrainian Oljanovoska finished third with a time of 1 hour, 28 minutes, and 13 seconds.

Another Chinese athlete, Nie Jingjing, finished 17th with a time of 1 hour, 32 minutes, and 40 seconds.

Liu Hong was well aware of the lukewarm reception given to race walking.

In an interview, she said, "Track and field is not a sport that receives a lot of attention, and race walking is even less known."

That's why she particularly admires Liu Xiang and Su Shen. She said, "Our generation of track and field athletes should be grateful to Liu Xiang and Su Shen. Because of their emergence, we began to believe that we can also master advanced training techniques, stand on the highest track and field podium, and break records."

at last……

After such a long wait, the gold medal has finally been won.

Feng Shuyong also breathed a sigh of relief.

Although China's track and field level has been improving in recent years, winning a gold medal remains extremely difficult. Furthermore, several key opportunities for victory were missed, leading to fewer and fewer chances to win, and the host country is now facing the prospect of not winning a single gold medal.

That still made me a little embarrassed.

There are some things that are difficult to explain.

Now there's a gold medal as a safety net.

Everything is negotiable now.

During the break, the high jump finals began. As usual, Zhang Guowei was particularly excited during the preliminaries, making exaggerated celebrations after each clear, which drew laughter and applause from the stadium.

今天跳的五个高度-2米17、2米22、2米26、2米29和2米31，张国威都过得非常漂亮，全部一次成功。

He became one of the best performers in today's preliminary round.

Wang Yu made his first three attempts at heights with great ease today, but unfortunately, he was just short of 2.29 meters on all three attempts. After failing, Wang Yu held his head in his hands and looked very painful.

Five athletes who have cleared 2.40 meters in the past two years gathered in Beijing today. Canadian athlete DeRoin performed the best. Like Zhang Guowei, he cleared all five heights on his first attempt, starting from 2.17 meters, and successfully entered the final.

Qatari star Barsim, continuing his sudden slump over the past two months, failed to clear 2.29 meters on his first attempt, a height that should have been easy for him. However, he eventually cleared 2.29 meters and then cleared 2.31 meters on his first try, successfully advancing to the final. Ukrainian athlete Bondarenko also failed at 2.29 meters, but like Barsim, she managed to clear the qualifying mark of 2.31 meters without any major setbacks.

另外两名2米40级的选手就没那么好运，伦敦奥运会冠军、俄罗斯名将尤克霍夫只过了2米26被淘汰，乌克兰的普罗特申科过了2米29也被淘汰。

It is precisely because of this outstanding performance.

His odds in the final skyrocketed.

According to the odds for winning the championship, Qatari star Barsim is ranked first with odds of 2.75 to 1.

Zhang Guowei ranked second with odds of 3.5 to 1!
Ukrainian player Bondarenko is ranked third with odds of 4.5 to 1.

Such high odds positions were previously only achieved by Zhu Jianhua in China.

And it's happening at the Bird's Nest stadium, their home ground.

Seizing an opportunity can indeed make history.

The competition for the championship among the three will be unprecedentedly fierce.

Fourth on the list is Canadian player DeRoin, with odds of 7 to 1 to win. It's fair to say that the other players are just there to make up the numbers.

Therefore, the final should be the stage for these three people.

It happened right in the middle of the break in the sprint race.

The high jump competition begins.

Before the competition began, Zhang Guowei felt that he was being anticipated for the first time, after all, he was not yet a popular internet celebrity.

This is the first time it has received so much attention.

In a pre-match interview, he said, "In preparation for the World Championships, this training camp has been held on Ersha Island. I went there at the beginning of the year. The training conditions, methods, and plans there are very good and much more advanced than other places. I have made great progress here, especially in terms of physical fitness. I can say that I have made a leap forward compared to before. So I think that's why I am currently in the second odds."

Yang Jian and Liu Xiang from China Sports Channel also provided commentary for this match.

They switched to this side almost without stopping.

Men's high jump starts at 2.20 meters.

This height was not difficult for the 12 finalists, and all 12 succeeded. Then the bar was raised to 2.25 meters, and Zhang Guowei cleared it on his first try by brushing the bar. His main rivals, Bassim, Bondarenko and Drewin, also cleared it on their first attempts.

She eliminated Greek athlete Baniotis with a height of 2.25 meters. The third height was 2.29 meters.

This height has become a challenge for many contestants, but Zhang Guowei cleared it very cleanly and efficiently.

Bassim failed on his first attempt but succeeded on his second, as did Deroin. Bondarenko, after clearing 2.25 meters, abandoned his planned attempt at 2.29 meters.

Yang Jian said, "I cleared the bar easily! My coach said he felt much better physically than during the qualifying round, and he himself is also more comfortable with the evening round."

Zhang Guowei cleared the 2.25-meter mark on his second jump in one go.

Yang Jian said, "Beautiful! Actually, Zhang Guowei's quality in each dive is about the same, but his completion rate is exceptionally high. He never misses a height that shouldn't be there. He's incredibly consistent."

On his third attempt, Zhang Guowei cleared 2.29 meters on his first jump.

Yang Jian exclaimed excitedly, "I can feel it! This was the most relaxed jump ever! That was a really good jump!"

Liu Xiang pointed out: "Zhang Guowei is starting to get into the zone."

On his fourth attempt, Zhang Guowei cleared 2.33 meters, officially launching his assault on the championship.

Meanwhile, in the women's javelin final currently underway, Chinese athlete Lü Huihui broke the Asian record with a throw of 66.13 meters, and is currently ranked first.

In addition, there's the upcoming men's 100-meter race.

Yang Jian exclaimed excitedly, "The Chinese team is destined to make history tonight!"

The fifth jump was 2.36 meters.

First attempt jump.

Yang Jian shouted, "Zhang Guowei, your chance has come! It's very important! Relax! Pay attention to your rhythm! Oh... it's okay, even the four top masters couldn't beat it, there's still a chance!"

Liu Xiang also said, "Right now, all four of them are in first place, and none of them passed on their first attempt. Now, whoever passes first will win the gold medal!"

No one could clear 2.36 meters in the second attempt either, so the third attempt became the turning point for winning the championship.

Yang Jian commented: "Zhang Guowei's dream is to relive the glory of his idol Zhu Jianhua. He previously hoped to clear 2.40 meters, but today his dream is to win this gold medal!"

"Zhang Guowei's chance has come!! Zhang Guowei! Surpass this height! Create a legend at the Bird's Nest! What a great opportunity! He has a historic chance to surpass his idol Zhu Jianhua on home soil! Go for it!"

Unfortunately, a slightly nervous Zhang Guowei failed to jump over the barrier. Yang Jian immediately explained, "Playing at home is also very stressful, and Zhang Guowei is also relatively young."

Since all four athletes had the same success rate, they needed to do an extra jump at 2.33 meters.

Yang Jian said, "This competition is so intense! Everyone is very nervous. It's a test of mental fortitude to see who has the best heart."

Yang Jian said, "True warriors face fierce competition! If you can get through this, you'll succeed! The last four steps! One, two, three, four! Oh dear..."

It rained lightly in Beijing today, and the cool weather couldn't dampen the intensity of the competition. Several top athletes quickly emerged, and by the time the height reached 2.33 meters, only four athletes remained on the field—Zhang Guowei, DeRoin, Bondarenko, and Bassim.

But at a height of 2.36 meters, none of them could get over it.

巴西姆、德罗因和邦达连科三次试跳未能跳过，，但很遗憾的是张国威也未能完成2米36的高度。四人有效成绩都是2米33，但巴西姆在2米29高度曾失败一次。

Therefore, they were eliminated, leaving three people tied for first place.

Asia's top fighter was eliminated just like that.

That opportunity seems to have truly arrived.

The three athletes attempted an additional jump of 2.36 meters, and just like before, DeRoin and Bondarenko failed to clear the bar.

This is the time that Yang Jian regretted just now.

Even with an additional 2.36 meters, the score is still tied. What should we do?

A dramatic scene unfolded when the judges lowered the height to 2.34 meters and allowed the three athletes to jump again, a rare occurrence in high jump competitions.

DeRoin cleared the bar easily, Bondarenko failed, and it was Zhang Guowei's turn. If he cleared the bar, he would have a rematch with DeRoin; if he failed, the match would end.

Su Shen remembers it very clearly.

In the original timeline, Zhang Guowei was nervous and had jumped too much, so he was unaware that he hadn't cleared the bar.

This time, he trained on Ersha Island for more than half a year in preparation for the World Championships in Beijing.

The main task is to improve physical fitness.

Will there be a surprise?
Su Shen is also waiting to see.

After all, he had already prepared everything he needed to, so there was no need for him to think about it anymore.

The scene at the Bird's Nest.

The Bird's Nest at night was bathed in a warm yellow glow from the lights.

The noise on the track and field suddenly subsided when the crossbar stopped at 2.34 meters.

Only the soft sound of the evening breeze rustling through the rubber track remained.

A breathless silence filled the air with the attention of 100,000 spectators.

The men's high jump final had reached its climax, and the rankings, which should have been settled, were thrown into turmoil by the judges' unusual decision to hold a tiebreaker – the bar was quietly lowered from 2.36 meters to 2.34 meters. DeRoin, Bondarenko, and Zhang Guowei stood at the starting line, their fates hanging in the balance, determined by this single bar drop. This is extremely rare in the high jump arena, where rhythm and energy management are paramount. Every adjustment to the bar height affects muscle memory and mental state, and at this moment, 2.34 meters became a dividing line between their fates.

Bondarenko was the first to walk to the runway, the Ukrainian star's brow furrowed with barely concealed fatigue. His three previous attempts to clear 2.36 meters had exhausted most of his energy; the soreness in his leg muscles spread along his fascia to his lower back, and his stride during the run-up was half a beat slower than at his peak.

His stride-style approach required precise stride frequency control, but this was disrupted by a decline in his stamina. His initial acceleration failed to build sufficient momentum, and the quadriceps of his takeoff leg lacked explosive power, resulting in a slightly lower jump height. His shoulder blade grazed the bar, the metal bar trembled twice on the support, and finally landed softly on the foam mat, eliciting a sigh of regret from the stands. He pounded his thighs with his fists, turned, and walked towards the rest area, his back revealing undisguised disappointment, thus withdrawing from the tiebreaker.

Next up is DeRozan, whose form remains solid. As a star athlete in red-hot form this season, the core of his technique lies in the seamless connection between his approach run and takeoff. His angled approach run maximizes the conversion of centrifugal force into upward kinetic energy.

During his run-up, his eyes were fixed on the far end of the bar. His steps were light and precise, building up power at a steady pace in the first half and gradually accelerating in the second half. As his feet pushed off the ground, the elastic rebound of his ankle joints and the contraction of his calf muscles resonated, propelling his body upward as if pulled by an invisible thread. His clearance posture maintained a perfect back arch, with his shoulder blades retracted and the tension in his back muscles creating a smooth arc in his body. He used his core strength to control the speed of his torso's descent, and his hips avoided the bar perfectly.

With limbs naturally extended, the whole person swept across the 2.34-meter height like a feather, without the horizontal bar moving at all.

The foam mat made a dull thud as he landed. He got up, swung his fist, and looked confident, securing his place in the tiebreaker.

"Oh dear, he's over now, the pressure is on our athlete Zhang Guowei."

All eyes in the room instantly focused on Zhang Guowei.

The red tracksuit stood out under the lights.

He stood in front of the starting line, his hands lightly pressing on his knees.

Take a deep breath.

Unlike his occasional impatience in previous competitions, his breathing was steady and deep at this moment, and the rise and fall of his chest showed that he had plenty of physical strength.

This stems from the intensive training he received at the Ersha Island training base over the past six months, where a more scientific training system has completely transformed his physical condition.

In the past, Chinese high jumpers often encountered physical bottlenecks early in high-intensity competitions due to insufficient core strength and lower limb explosive power. However, in the past six months, the personalized training program he received has precisely made up for his shortcomings.

Isokinetic strength training enhances the explosive power of the quadriceps and gluteus maximus, while neuromuscular control training improves core stability.

Combined with hypoxia equipment training, cardiopulmonary function can be enhanced.

This allows him to maintain muscle contraction efficiency even during continuous combat, addressing his previously weak physical attributes.

But at this moment, it became the source of his confidence to move forward.

Zhang Guowei slowly stepped back, adjusting his approach distance. He used a typical straight-line plus curved approach run pattern. This approach run allows for an efficient conversion of horizontal speed into vertical speed through changes in direction. The key lies in the precision of his stride and the power output during the acceleration phase.

He had previously adjusted his step count memory multiple times when attempting high-difficulty heights.

At this moment, facing the relatively familiar height of 2.34 meters, muscle memory is quickly activated.

He looked straight ahead, his arms hanging naturally at his sides. He took the first two small tentative steps, gradually increasing his pace.

The body's center of gravity leans slightly forward as it accelerates.

Each step lands precisely on the pre-set step point.

The sound of the shoe soles rubbing against the plastic track creates a regular rhythm, as if accumulating energy for a jump.

In the second half of the run-up, Zhang Guowei's acceleration suddenly increased, and the explosive power of his leg muscles was released continuously. At the moment of pushing off the ground, the hip, knee and ankle joints of the take-off leg extended in sequence, forming a rigid transmission chain. The ground reaction force was transmitted upward along the leg fascia without any loss.

This is precisely the key technical aspect that was emphasized during training on Ersha Island—optimizing the sequence of force exertion through biomechanical analysis, so that the contraction of the lower limb muscles and the extension of the joints can work synergistically to maximize the height of takeoff.

The moment his body is airborne, his back muscles immediately engage, forming a standard arched back posture. This posture reduces resistance when clearing the bar by shifting the body's center of gravity.

Stable control of the core muscles keeps the back arch within the optimal range, preventing the hips from rubbing against the bar due to insufficient arch.

It also won't consume extra energy due to excessive bending.

Cheers erupted from the stands as he leaped into the air, and everyone held their breath, staring intently at the crossbar.

At the highest point, Zhang Guowei's hips were slightly higher than the bar, his shoulder blades were tightened, and his arms hung naturally at his sides to avoid unnecessary movements that could touch the bar.

As he cleared the bar, his torso subtly adjusted his posture using his core strength, his leg muscles relaxed yet controlled, his toes gently pointed upwards, and his entire body moved in an extremely graceful posture...

Over 2.34 meters high!
The crossbar remained still on the support for half a second.

With the sound of him landing.

It remained firmly in place.

There was not the slightest shaking.

"Passed!" Yang Jian roared.

A thunderous cheer erupted from the stands.

Applause and shouts mingled together.

The echoes reverberate above the Bird's Nest.

After landing, Zhang Guowei rolled over once, and when he got up, he raised his arms high. His signature "White Crane Spreads Wings" move looked even more graceful at this moment. He had a relieved smile on his face, but without being overly flamboyant.

Because he knew the game wasn't over yet.

If someone passes the initial test, there will be a tiebreaker.

He walked to the sidelines, and the coach handed him a towel. He wiped the thin layer of sweat from his forehead, and he could feel the tension and vitality in his muscles with his fingertips. In the past, after several rounds of high-intensity jumps, his leg muscles would have been noticeably sore, and his explosive power at takeoff would have been greatly reduced. But now, thanks to the improved muscle endurance brought about by scientific training, every exertion of force was still solid, and the advantage of his physical reserves was fully demonstrated.

The referee team then discussed and determined the rules for the tiebreaker, raising the bar to 2.35 meters. This height is close to the two players' season best and can fully test their technical stability and explosive power.

The staff quickly adjusted the height of the crossbar, and the metal bar was securely fixed on the support. Moonlight shone on the crossbar, giving it a cold luster, as if it were waiting for the challenge of two strong individuals.

DeRoin sat in the rest area, massaging his calf muscles to relax, his gaze occasionally drifting to the crossbar, a hint of seriousness on his lips. He could sense that Zhang Guowei was in excellent form, especially his easy 2.34-meter clear just now, which demonstrated physical reserves and technical stability far exceeding his usual levels, forcing him to readjust his tactical expectations.

In the past, when facing Asian athletes, he was always able to take the initiative by virtue of his physical advantage in the second half of the race. But now, Zhang Guowei's weakness in physical fitness has been made up for, and this tiebreaker is destined to be a tough battle.

Under the coach's guidance, Zhang Guowei performed dynamic stretching, holding his knees with both hands and making small flexions and extensions, while gently rotating his ankles to activate the muscles around the joints. During his training on Ersha Island, he not only improved his physical fitness but also achieved a breakthrough in his training philosophy.

Previously, the focus was on refining single technical movements through repetition. Now, more emphasis is placed on the synergistic adaptation of technique and physical fitness. By analyzing the biomechanical parameters of each jump through big data, the approach run point, take-off angle, and bar clearance posture are precisely adjusted to ensure that every technical aspect remains efficient under different physical conditions.

At this moment, he kept replaying the rhythm of his run-up in his mind. His muscle memory became clearer and clearer with repeated reinforcement, making final preparations for the upcoming 2.38-meter challenge.

"The height reached 2.38 meters, which should be the result that both of them have cleared, and it is also the best result of the season. This competition is going to be fierce. Moreover, under such physical conditions, whether they can bring out their best performance is still a mystery." Yang Jian did not expect that this competition would have to go through a series of tiebreakers. More importantly, athletes from his own country are also the main players in this series of tiebreakers.

That would further stir up emotions.

The spectators in the stands could no longer remain seated; many stood up, holding up signs and cheering for Zhang Guowei, creating a wave of red that surged through the stands. The evening breeze gradually cooled, but it couldn't dispel the heat of the competition. Everyone's eyes were focused on the run-up lines at both ends and the crossbar in the middle, awaiting the start of this epic showdown.

The 2.38-meter horizontal bar stands silently, as if measuring the limits of human jumping, while Zhang Guowei and De Luoyin's figures appear even more upright under the lights.

"The charm of high jump lies in the fact that every lift of the bar is a transcendence of oneself. The rhythm control during the run-up, the power conversion during the take-off, and the posture control when clearing the bar—every step embodies the sweat of training and the accumulation of technique."

"At this moment, Zhang Guowei, thanks to the leap in physical fitness brought about by scientific training, has broken through the limitations of the past and stood in the center of the stage to compete with the world's top athletes. Under the 2.38-meter horizontal bar, it is not only a contest of height, but also a contest of training philosophy and the accumulation of sweat."

"Let's cheer for Zhang Guowei! If he succeeds, he will become the first Asian champion in high jump in history!"

After a short break, the game resumed.

As night deepened at the Bird's Nest, the lights, like spotlights, were fixed firmly on the 2.38-meter horizontal bar in the center of the track and field, the metal bar gleaming with a fine sheen under the cold light.

They stand quietly among the supports.

It's like an insurmountable barrier standing between the peak and the summit.

The breaths of 100,000 spectators seemed to be in sync at this moment, and the originally noisy cheers quietly settled into suppressed anticipation, with only the soft sound of the evening breeze passing through the stands.

Interspersed with the occasional rustling sound of clothes.

This sets the stage for the upcoming ultimate showdown, creating tension.

After the referees confirmed that the crossbar was securely fixed, they signaled the players to prepare. DeRozan and Zhang Guowei stood side by side at the edge of the rest area, their eyes simultaneously fixed on the crossbar that would determine the outcome of the match. The competitive atmosphere in the air was so intense that it was almost palpable.

According to the rules of the tiebreaker, De Roy was the first to take the field.

The Canadian star took a deep breath, raised his hand to smooth the stray hairs on his forehead, and a slight tremor could be seen as his fingertips brushed against his skin—not out of fear, but a natural reaction to the high tension in his nerves after a series of high-intensity jumps.

He walked slowly toward the starting line, deliberately slowing down his pace with each step, trying to adjust his state by relaxing his body.

His easy 2.34-meter clear had allowed him to maintain a good rhythm, but Zhang Guowei's impressive stamina and stable technique put him under pressure.

Especially in this home stadium enveloped in a red wave, the invisible aura seemed to be subtly influencing his judgment.

"Alright, he's getting ready for his run-up. Let's see how he performs in this jump."

That's what they say, but in reality, Yang, like the other spectators, probably didn't want him to skip that shot.

As the host, he simply couldn't say that.

DeRoy stepped back to the pre-set starting point, his hands hanging naturally at his sides, his eyes fixed on the midpoint of the crossbar, the target he had aimed at countless times in training.

He maintained a steady approach and pace, taking small, even steps to build up power in the first half of the race, and landing lightly and precisely on his feet.

The soles of the shoes made a slight sound as they rubbed against the plastic track, and the stride frequency gradually increased.

Bang bang bang bang bang.

The body's center of gravity slowly leans forward, and the horizontal speed steadily increases as it accelerates.

In high jump, the core value of the approach run lies in efficiently converting horizontal kinetic energy into vertical height, while the advantage of the angled approach run is that it utilizes the centrifugal force generated by the change in direction to provide assistance for the power superposition at the moment of takeoff.

DeRoy had long been familiar with this, and the length and frequency of each step had been calibrated through countless trials.

As he took his third-to-last step, DeRozan's acceleration suddenly increased, and his leg muscles unleashed a powerful burst of energy.

The instant you push off the ground.

The hip, knee, and ankle joints of the take-off leg extend in sequence.

This creates a smooth force transmission chain, with the ground reaction force transmitted upwards along the leg fascia, steadily propelling the body into the air.

The instant of takeoff.

He quickly tightened his back muscles, assuming a standard arched posture, with his shoulder blades lowered and his hips slightly raised, trying to get his center of gravity as close to the bottom of the bar as possible.

This posture control relies entirely on the stable exertion of the core muscles; even the slightest deviation can lead to a mistake.

The spectators in the stands held their breath, their eyes following his body as it rose. At the highest point, DeRozan's hips just grazed the bar, and everyone thought it was another perfect clearance.

Just as his calf was about to clear the bar, his ankle wobbled slightly involuntarily.

My toes lightly brushed the edge of the crossbar.

The touch was extremely slight. The metal rod remained still on the support for half a second, then began to sway from side to side, with the amplitude gradually increasing.

The moment DeRoy landed, the foam mat made a dull thud, while the crossbar was under the watchful eyes of the entire audience.

It slowly slid down from the support...

It finally slammed heavily onto the mat.

Makes a crisp sound.

"Didn't pass!"

"He hit the stick!" Yang Jian's voice from the commentary booth carried a hint of surprise, but even more so, delight. A sigh of relief rang out from the stands, followed by an even stronger sense of anticipation.

Because everyone knew that it was Zhang Guowei's turn to take the stage next, and this 2.38-meter swing became the key step for him to reach the top.

That's in the past; he's the champion now.

Our first high jump champion in the history of the competition.

To fulfill the dream that Zhu Jianhua could not complete.

DeRoyal looked at the fallen bar, covered his face with his hands, squatted on the ground for a moment, and when he got up, his face showed undisguised regret. He walked to the rest area and sat down, his eyes fixed on Zhang Guowei who was about to take the stage, his eyes filled with complex and unreadable emotions.

"Alright, alright, now Zhang Guowei has a chance. Let's see if he can seize it, jump over it and he'll be the champion, the world champion!"

"China's first world champion in high jump!"

As Yang Jian spoke, he couldn't help but rub his hands together.

Zhang Guowei stood aside adjusting his state while De Luoyin took his run-up. The coach quickly reminded him of the key technical points, and he nodded from time to time, repeatedly making clenching and relaxing motions with his hands to activate the nerve sensation in his arm muscles.

The past six months of training on Ersha Island have made him familiar with the 2.38-meter height. Through biomechanical monitoring and technical optimization, his success rate in clearing the bar has steadily improved during training. More importantly, the scientific physical fitness distribution plan allows him to maintain the stability of his core strength during continuous battles, eliminating the muscle soreness that would have appeared at this stage in the past.

At this moment, it is firmly under control within a tolerable range.

His leg muscles still maintain good contractile elasticity, which is his greatest source of confidence at this moment.

I still have energy.

There are still reserves.

Zhang Guowei slowly walked towards the starting line, his red tracksuit gleaming like a burning flame under the lights, echoing the rows of red banners in the stands.

Standing at the starting line, he closed his eyes, took a deep breath, his chest heaving as he filled his lungs with fresh air, and then slowly exhaled, expelling all his distracting thoughts.

When I opened my eyes again, my gaze was filled with pure focus, locked on the 2.38-meter horizontal bar.

It was as if he and that metal bar, waiting to be conquered, were the only ones left on the field.

Zhang Guowei took a few steps back and adjusted his approach distance. This was the optimal distance that he had verified through countless training sessions, allowing him to accurately reach the best take-off position at the end of the approach run.

He uses a straight-line plus curved approach run, accelerating in the straight line to accumulate horizontal speed in the first half of the race, and then switching to a curved approach in the second half.

Utilize centrifugal force to enhance vertical explosive power at the moment of takeoff.

This mode requires extremely high precision in step placement; even the slightest deviation can cause the take-off angle to shift. At this moment, his muscle memory has already etched the landing point of each step into his nerves.

With his body leaning slightly forward, Zhang Guowei began his running start.

The first two steps were small and tentative, with a slow and steady pace, as if awakening the memory of the leg muscles to exert force. Starting from the third step, the pace gradually increased, and the body's center of gravity was slightly lowered as the speed increased. Each step was precisely placed on the preset step point.

The soles of the shoes rub against the plastic track, creating a clear rhythm, from slow to fast, from steady to rapid, forming a smooth acceleration curve.

During the run-up, his arms swung naturally, perfectly synchronized with his stride frequency. The swing of his arms not only maintained his balance but also provided auxiliary traction for leg power generation through the transmission of power from his torso.

These are details optimized using motion capture technology during training on Ersha Island, allowing for efficient coordination of forces in every aspect.

As Zhang Guowei's body naturally tilted as he ran into the arc, the centrifugal force was transmitted through his body to his take-off leg, and he could clearly feel the convergence of power.

When he landed on the penultimate step, he deliberately increased the force of his push-off to accumulate more kinetic energy for the final jump. The reaction force from the ground was transmitted upwards along the soles of his feet the instant he pushed off.

The leg muscles tensed up instantly.

It unleashed tremendous power.

The hip, knee, and ankle joints of the take-off leg extend in perfect coordination.

It forms a rigid force chain with little force loss.

My body bounced up as if it were being lifted by a spring.

It soared into the air towards the horizontal bar.

The instant of takeoff.

Zhang Guowei immediately engaged his back muscles.

The body quickly assumes a smooth, arched back posture.

Tighten your shoulder blades.

The chest sagged slightly.

Raise your hips just right above the bar.

This posture allows the body's center of gravity to remain below the bar, minimizing resistance when clearing the bar.

The core muscles that had been trained on Ersha Island for more than half a year were playing a crucial role at this moment.

Like a precise controller, it firmly locks in the curvature of the back arch.

It will not cause the buttocks to rub against the bar due to insufficient curvature, nor will it consume extra energy due to excessive bending.

This is precisely the effect of the core stability he has focused on strengthening during his strength training.

The audience in the stands had already stood up, and tens of thousands of eyes were fixed on his figure.

The scene was completely silent, with only the resonance of heartbeats and breaths remaining.

At the highest point of Zhang Guowei's body...

The entire torso is almost parallel to the crossbar.

With arms hanging naturally at your sides.

Avoid any unnecessary movements that could touch the crossbar.

Gently bend your calves up and point your toes to minimize the contact area between your body and the bar.

Time seemed to stand still at that moment. Everyone held their breath and stared at the quietly standing horizontal bar, afraid that even the slightest breath would affect the final result.

As his center of gravity gradually shifted downwards, Zhang Guowei's back cleared the bar before his hips, followed by his legs, making the entire process smooth and graceful.

And there was no unnecessary touching.

The instant his toes completely cleared the bar.

The long-suppressed cheers from the stands erupted suddenly like a volcanic eruption.

Deafening.

When Zhang Guowei landed.

The body rolled over in one rotation.

It landed steadily in the center of the sponge pad.

And that 2.38-meter horizontal bar.

It remained firmly mounted on the stand.

Not moving.

It didn't fall!
"He cleared it! He won! Zhang Guowei cleared 2.38 meters!!!"

Yang Jian roared.

"Pretty!"

These are Liu Xiang's words.

The two commentators' voices were filled with barely suppressed excitement.

The tone suddenly rose.

It was full of passion and excitement.

"Making history!!!"

"This is a historic moment!"

"With the help of scientific training on Ersha Island, he made up for his shortcomings in physical fitness."

"We withstood the pressure at home and conquered a height of 2.38 meters!"

"We witnessed a breakthrough for Chinese high jump! We witnessed the glory of our home stadium! Zhang Guowei did it!"

"He did it!"

Cheers, applause, and shouts mingled together, creating a surging wave of sound.

The sound echoed in every corner of the Bird's Nest, lingering for a long time.

The spectators in the stands waved red flags.

A crimson wave rolled in the night.

Many people were moved to tears.

He shouted Zhang Guowei's name with all his might.

Every shout is filled with anticipation and pride.

Zhang Guowei stood up from the foam mat, raised his arms high above his head, and made his signature "White Crane Spreads Wings" gesture.

His posture was relaxed and upright.

His face beamed with a confident and excited smile.

Tears welled up in her eyes.

That's the relief that comes after a hard-fought battle.

It is the joy of a dream coming true.

This is something that even Zhu Jianhua, the high jump prodigy of his time, couldn't accomplish.

He actually succeeded.

I actually succeeded.

And it was at the Bird's Nest.

It was completed under the watchful eyes of 100,000 compatriots.

Zhang Guowei felt as if his whole body was being injected with energy.

Raise both arms.

He roared loudly.

The coaching team rushed forward.

She embraced Zhang Guowei tightly.

She kept patting his back, her eyes filled with satisfaction and pride.

"In the past, Chinese high jumpers often lost in the top competitions of the world due to the gap in physical fitness and stamina. But now, Zhang Guowei has proved with his strength that a scientific training system and unremitting hard work are enough to make Chinese athletes stand at the top of the world."

“DeRoin walked up to Zhang Guowei, extended his hand and shook it tightly with a look of sincere respect on his face. I believe that at that moment he should have said congratulations.”

"This is the mutual respect between the strong, and it is also the most touching aspect of competitive sports."

Staff members went forward to check the status of the crossbar.

The referee team then made a gesture.

It was announced that Zhang Guowei won the tiebreaker with a height of 2.38 meters.

He won the men's high jump final at the 2015 BJ World Championships.

The moment the result was announced on the big screen at the scene.

The cheers from the audience reached another climax.

Fireworks burst in the sky above the Bird's Nest.

The dazzling light illuminated the night sky.

It also illuminated the gold medal that Zhang Guowei was about to wear on his chest.

It illuminated a new chapter in China's high jump history.

Zhang Guowei stood in the center of the field, looking at the boisterous crowd in the stands and the fluttering five-star red flag, and bowed deeply.

This bow is a tribute to his six months of dedication on Ersha Island, to the scientific guidance of his coaching team, to all the audience who supported him, and even more so to the never-give-up fighting spirit in competitive sports.

The 2.38-meter horizontal bar is not only a record for height, but also a symbol of China's breakthrough in high jump and its move towards the world's top.

……

"As the steady announcement rang out over the loudspeaker, the medal ceremony officially began. First to appear was Qatar's bronze medalist, Barshim, dressed in dark sportswear, who walked steadily to the right side of the podium. Although he didn't stand on the highest podium, a composed smile remained on his face as he raised his hand to greet the audience in the stands, eliciting polite and enthusiastic applause. Barshim's bronze medal is a testament to his hard work and dedication; standing on the podium of a world-class competition, every effort deserves respect."

Seriously, this wasn't a smile, it was practically a cry.

He was capable of competing for the gold medal.

As a result, he only got third place.

I'm definitely not satisfied.

I'm only smiling now because I can't face the camera.

Otherwise, he would definitely have a very dark expression on his face right now.

However, if he knew that in the original timeline, there were two parallel second ones.

He didn't even get a bronze medal.

It would be even worse than it is now.

"Next, Ukrainian athlete Bondarenko walked to the center of the podium to take the silver medal. He was wearing a blue and white tracksuit, his expression showing a hint of regret, but also an undeniable pride in being among the world's top three. As an experienced veteran, he won the silver medal with a jump of 2.33 meters. Although he couldn't go any further, he maintained his top level in the fierce competition. After reaching his position, he gently adjusted his tracksuit, glanced at the audience below the stage, and nodded slightly. Applause rang out again, paying tribute to the veteran's perseverance."

"At the moment of his final appearance, all eyes and cheers were focused on Zhang Guowei, who, dressed in a red award ceremony uniform with a prominent national flag on his chest, walked with an upright posture to the champion's position on the left side of the podium. Every step was steady and powerful, carrying the composure and confidence of conquering the peak."

"A thunderous cheer erupted from the stands, red flags waved and rippled in the crowd, forming a sea of red, and shouts of 'Zhang Guowei' echoed throughout the Bird's Nest stadium."

"He walked to the champion's position, turned around to face the audience, and once again made the signature 'White Crane Spreads Wings' move. His graceful posture drew even louder cheers from the audience. His eyes sparkled with the joy of being honored and the pride of winning glory for the country."

Su Shen was watching on TV from the sidelines.

Especially when Yang Jian shouted, "Raise the national flag!"

Play the national anthem.

I feel that this restart was really... worthwhile.

I'm really quite satisfied.

Two gold medals were won, both today.

They were practically the audience at the Bird's Nest.

It was so enjoyable to watch.

However, the most important project.

Naturally, it was the grand finale.

After winning gold medals in race walking and high jump.

The most important match.