The Su God of the Reopening of the Sports Arena

Chapter 2526 begins! The battle for the Golden Path begins!
The competition quickly moved into the second group.

It was quite a pity that Liang Jiahong did not make it to the finals in Group 1.

But everyone knows that Liang Jiahong's actual ability is not that high.

Expectations weren't that high.

But the next group of contestants.

Expectations immediately rose.

Because of Asia's number one 200-meter prodigy.

Xie Zhengye.

They will appear here.

Check-in process.

Eight contestants took turns standing in lanes 1-8.

Xie Zhengye was placed in lane 4 by the draw.

Gatlin was in lane 5, and the two stood next to each other, which laid the foundation for the close-range battle throughout the game.

The other six athletes were all giving their all to activate their muscles, stretching their hamstrings, adjusting the starting block spacing, and simulating arm swings. Every warm-up exercise was filled with a determined spirit of "giving it their all".

There's no way we can afford not to try.

There are now three groups in the semifinals.

Only the top two teams from each group advance.

And there are only two little Qs.

How can we not fight this hard?

Based on the current situation in Group 1, if you want to enter the finals, you need to be faster than the fourth place in Group 1, who finished in 20.22 seconds.

In fact, to be on the safe side, you definitely need to exceed 20.20 seconds.

They pulled the third-place team from the previous group down.

Only then can one guarantee their advancement.

In such a harsh situation, everyone was naturally very nervous.

Everyone wants to give it their all.

To reiterate, for the vast majority of athletes, as long as they can reach the finals of a major competition...

That is what they have been seeking all their lives.

Not all athletes have the opportunity to be the main characters.

At least on the biggest stage.

They knew they weren't capable of being the main characters.

For example, in this group.

The two biggest names are definitely Gatlin and Xie Zhengye.

There will be no one else.

After these two made a significant breakthrough in the 200-meter race, they...

They started competing all along.

After all, it holds the third position in the world.

Xie Zhengye has been doing this for several years.

There's absolutely no way we can let it out.

He's 21 now, full of youthful vigor.

How could we possibly give up such a good location?
If I can't beat Bolt, I can't beat Blake either.

Can't I beat your Gatling gun?
You want to win a medal?
Then you should also see if I, Xie Zhengye, agree.

in this state.

Gatlin and Xie Zhengye, however, had completely different warm-up experiences.

Xie Zhengye focused on adapting his bent-arm start throughout the race. He repeatedly adjusted the angle of his arms, keeping his elbows close to the sides of his torso, his fingertips clenched into fists, and controlling the angle between his forearm and upper arm at about 45°, which is different from the conventional straight-arm start power generation logic.

The core advantage of the bent-arm start is that it reduces air resistance at the moment of starting and speeds up the arm swing connection, especially in the 200-meter race, which can prepare for the subsequent cornering.

Therefore, during his warm-up, he did not simulate the full force of a straight-line sprint, but only repeatedly practiced the connecting movements of "starting → cutting into the curve".

The force of pushing off the ground with the balls of the feet is moderate.

It's clear that they're conserving their leg power.

At the same time, familiarize yourself with the trajectory and power delivery rhythm of the curves.

Gatlin, standing next to him, seemed somewhat distracted. As a veteran born in 1982, he had experienced countless major international tournaments and knew the importance of conserving energy in the semifinals.

Besides, as he gets older, he needs to conserve his knees. Even if he wants to shift his core event to the 200 meters, it doesn't mean that the full-force sprint in the 200-meter event won't put a lot of stress on his knees.

The energy expenditure for 200 meters is greater than that for 100 meters.

This is a no-brainer.

Especially considering his advanced age.

Therefore, what he needs to consider now is not his own absolute fighting strength.

It's not about its own battery life.

His opponents in the final include top athletes such as Bolt and Blake, so he doesn't need to go all out in the semifinals.

His stage will be in the finals.

After all, nobody knows if the final round will see a scenario where God rolls the dice again.

If it happens, who knows if I'll even have a chance?

As always, Gatling guns are well-prepared.

This is something worth learning.

At the same time, as a leading figure in American sprinting, he has a sense of arrogance when facing ordinary Asian athletes.

Besides, he's won medals in the 200 meters before.

I received it a long time ago.

It's just that his 200-meter time was rather poor.

However, his grades improved by leaps and bounds.

His fellow countryman, Dix, has seen his strength decline due to injuries and other problems.

His peak is over.

He has made a remarkable comeback.

This became the key to the 200-meter race.

After all, Guy is too old to run 200 meters, and he only agrees to run 100 meters when forced to.

Not to mention 200 meters.

Therefore, you can now say that Gatling carries the hopes of the entire village.

These are not excessive things at all.

During a warm-up break, Gatlin glanced at Xie Zhengye beside him, his eyes showing both apprehension towards the young athlete and a tentative attempt to "throw the game" on him.

Xie Zhengye remained focused on adjusting his bent-arm start, but as he stood up to stretch, a slight smile flickered across his lips as he glanced at Gatlin out of the corner of his eye—he understood Gatlin's dilemma.

They are also aware of their own strengths and weaknesses.

His signature move is the bent-arm start on the curves, and he's confident he can definitely outpace Gatling in the front. However, he's probably lacking in top speed on the curves.

This is because Gatlin has already entered the giants club in the 100-meter dash this year.

Even Xie Zhengye, who had already turned it on for 10 seconds, was aware of this.

These are all incomparable.

Therefore, we cannot let our guard down.

Both of them have their own advantages.

At this moment, the referee signaled the athletes to adjust the starting blocks, and the eight athletes bent down in turn. Xie Zhengye's bent-arm starting posture was already set.

With arms bent close to the torso, palms slightly pressed against the starting block pedals, torso leaning forward moderately, head and torso working in tandem, eyes locked on the tangent of the curve ahead.

All his preparations were for the purpose of cutting into the bend immediately after the gunshot.

Seize the inside of the bend.

Accelerate through the curve.

To suppress Gatling guns.

Gatlin adjusted the starting block spacing and adopted a conventional straight-arm starting posture, but he did not exert full force with his fingertips, and his calf muscles only tightened slightly.

He was clearly preparing for a "gear shift" after the start. His gaze wasn't fixed on the bend, but slightly shifted to the side, constantly watching Xie Zhengye's posture beside him. His conflicted mindset had begun to affect his technical adjustments.

He had conflicting thoughts: he wanted to accelerate quickly after the start to suppress Xie Zhengye's momentum, but he also wanted to slow down immediately to conserve energy.

This added a subtle stiffness to his starting motion.

After all, 200 meters and 100 meters are different. Although there are also differences in the golden lanes in the 100-meter straight track, the impact of the golden lanes is completely different from that in the 200-meter straight track.

This can be seen from Murrayka's formula for converting hard skills.

There is almost no difference in lanes within the 100-meter distance.

But it does have a 200-meter section.

This clearly demonstrates how much the lane number in the 200-meter race affects the performance.

This is why there is no historical precedent for the innermost player winning the championship.

Therefore, if you want a good position and want to make your final run easier, you need to...

They won a medal.

He became the third after Bolt and Blake.

Then the lane assignment for the final might become a problem.

But this presents a new problem: he's getting on in years, and if he runs too aggressively here, if he has to rely on his recovery ability...

Therefore, it is virtually impossible for him to beat Xie Zhengye.

After all, Xie Zhengye is only in his early twenties.

You're a 33 or 34-year-old man.

What can you use to compete with him in recovery?

Take the lead?
Of course, the other 6 players have also adjusted to their best condition.

Panamanian athlete Alonso Edwards had a resolute look in his eyes and focused intently on the track throughout the race.

Qatar's Ognode maintained his own pace and warmed up meticulously.

Young player Sani Brown appeared slightly nervous, repeatedly adjusting his arm swing amplitude.

Dodson, Rainier, and Martinez were all crouched down, ready to sprint at the sound of the gun.

They all know it.

The duel between Gatlin and Xie Zhengye is the highlight of this match, and all eyes will be on them. If nothing unexpected happens, they will likely take first and second place.

but.

On the sports field.

Sometimes, what you have the least to lack is what you have the least to lack.

Isn't it just an "accident"?

Their goal is to seize the opportunity when the two players are slacking off, sprint with all their might, and strive for better results.

It could even challenge Xiao Q's eligibility.

Bang——————

The moment the starting gun fired, piercing the night sky above the Bird's Nest in Beijing, all eight runners in the second heat of the men's 200-meter semifinals simultaneously stepped off the starting blocks, and all eyes were instantly fixed on Xie Zhengye in lane 4 and Justin Gatlin in lane 5.

The ultimate battle of this semi-final began the moment the starting gun fired.

Everyone knows what they are supposed to do.

Xie Zhengye adhered to his pre-determined strategy throughout the entire competition.

The advantage of a bent-arm start is immediately apparent.

Bend your arms close to your sides, keeping the angle between your forearms and upper arms stable, and clench your fists.

There is no unnecessary lateral arm swing; each arm swing precisely drives the lower limbs to push off the ground and generate force.

This reduces air resistance and speeds up the connection between arm swing and ground push-off.

He did not blindly pursue the instantaneous explosive power at the start. The moment he pushed off the starting blocks, his body leaned slightly inward, and the direction of his foot pushing off the ground was precisely in the direction of the inside of the curve.

The seamless transition from "starting to cornering" was completed in just one second.

Their steps did not falter in the slightest.

The trajectory remained perfectly unchanged, demonstrating the smoothness of the cornering action thanks to the curved start.

This was the first step that gave him the confidence to suppress Gatling.

The first reaction of the Gatling guns in the five adjacent lanes after the gunshot was... to slow down.

This legendary American veteran failed to display the explosive power he had at his peak. His arm swing was noticeably smaller than usual, and he only used 70% of his strength to push off the starting blocks. His calf muscles were not fully engaged, and he deliberately conserved energy in his knee extension. What could have given him an instant lead was overtaken by Xie Zhengye.

At that moment, Gatlin's conflicted state of mind was completely written in his movements.

He knew that Bolt and Blake were the ultimate opponents in the final. Overexerting his explosive power in the semi-final would only create hidden dangers for his knees in the final and expose his sprint limit.

Moreover, the opponent uses a bent-arm start, making it almost impossible to gain an advantage with this running style.

Therefore, it's beneficial to reduce your investment at the beginning.

However, when it comes to human nature, what you think is one thing, but whether you actually do it at that moment is another matter entirely.

For example, the Gatling gun nowadays...

Watching Xie Zhengye's red figure cutting into the bends and widening the gap step by step, the pride of the leading American sprinter made it hard for him to accept that he had been crushed by an Asian athlete at the start.

Or perhaps he originally came for 200 meters just to avoid being run over?

That 200 meters was also run over, what's going on?
So, should we still use the Gold Lane in the finals?
Gatlin's lips tightened slightly, and a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes.

The rhythm of his steps also showed a subtle stiffness.

As for the remaining 6 contestants, the gap between the two has now widened.

Panama's Alonso Edwards sprinted at full speed, with a starting pace second only to the two, but he was never able to close the gap on the leading group in this two-man contest.

Qatar's Femi Ognod stayed close to Edward, maintaining a steady pace throughout, not daring to change speed at all.

On the Japanese side, young Sani Brown lacked power at the start and gradually fell to the middle. He was still too young. At 16, he was participating in this kind of competition. He was just here to accumulate experience. He should be grateful to have made it to the second round.

What more can I think about?

Jeremy Dodson of the United States, Reinier Mena of Cuba, and Jan Carlos Martinez of the Dominican Republic all had chaotic starting rhythms.

They instantly fell to the bottom.

Throughout the entire process, there was nothing that could shake the competitiveness of the top two teams.

They all knew that the main protagonists of this match were always Xie Zhengye and Gatlin.

All they could do was seize the opportunity when the two men were slacking off and sprint at full speed.

Strive for the results that belong to you.

Let's also see if fate is on our side today.

Would they casually roll a die or something?

In the first 20 meters after the start, Xie Zhengye's lead gradually increased, and his bent-arm swing rhythm remained stable throughout.

He didn't blindly accelerate because he was in the lead, nor did he deliberately slow down because he was letting Gatling slide. The force of his feet pushing off the ground gradually increased, but he always maintained 15% of his explosive power. This was obviously to save power for acceleration in the subsequent corners, and also to test Gatling's limits on letting him slide.

Bang bang bang bang bang.

Bang bang bang bang bang.

As the curves become deeper.

His torso tilted at an increasingly greater angle.

The head and torso work in unison, with the gaze always fixed on the exit point at the end of the curve.

There was no deviation whatsoever.

Every step follows the trajectory on the inside of the curve.

Minimize distance loss as much as possible.

This precise trajectory control,
This is precisely the core advantage of his cornering technique.

And Gatling, after hesitating for a full three seconds...

The old man finally made his first gear shift adjustment.

Slight speed increase.

He increased the range of his arm swing, boosted his push-off force to 80% of his own strength, and gradually increased his speed, attempting to close the gap with Xie Zhengye.

But he still didn't give it his all.

The knee joint extension still retains force, the arm swing force is not fully exerted, and the arm swing speed is even deliberately slowed down.

She was afraid that she might act impulsively and get caught in a fierce struggle with Xie Zhengye.

Of course, he is a seasoned veteran.

His idea was extremely clear.

The question I'm thinking about right now is—

We can't let Xie Zhengye pull too far ahead, otherwise our chances of finishing first in the group will be completely gone.

Golden lane.

Demeanor is out of the question.

But we absolutely cannot accelerate at full speed.

We need to conserve enough energy for the final.

As long as you can keep up with Xie Zhengye's pace on the curves, and wait until the final sprint, you can rely on your explosive speed, which far surpasses that of other Asian athletes.

Try to overtake them.

The abacus was clanging loudly.

Whether it can actually be done is a big question.

This is the key.

But it was precisely those three seconds of hesitation that made it possible...

This allowed Xie Zhengye to completely take control of the bend.

When all eight runners entered the cornering phase, Xie Zhengye had already firmly maintained the optimal distance on the inside of the corner, and the cornering acceleration officially began.

He didn't rush to accelerate too much, but instead followed the inertia of centrifugal force.

Gradually increase the force of pushing off the ground with the inside of your foot, and let the outer forefoot of your outside foot touch the ground first.

The inner toes are slightly turned inward, and the force is generated from the inner side of the forefoot. This asymmetrical push-off action counteracts the imbalance caused by centrifugal force.

This ensures that his running trajectory always stays close to the inside of the track.

There isn't much lateral offset.

In particular, his arm swing during the bent-arm start did not change his posture.

The arm swing amplitude was slightly adjusted, with the inner arm swinging slightly less than the outer arm, and the outer arm swing exerting slightly more force, causing the torso to maintain an angle of about 12°.

This is to generate sufficient centripetal force.

This avoids both the outward tilting caused by insufficient centripetal force and the speed loss caused by excessive centripetal force.

As Xie Zhengye entered the middle of the curve, his speed had increased to 85% of his normal speed.

His footwork was steady, his power transfer smooth, and each push-off perfectly transmitted muscle power throughout his body. The difference between him and Gatling...

It remained at a distance of about two body lengths.

No matter how slightly the Gatling gun accelerates, Xie Zhengye can steadily maintain his leading advantage by using faster arm swing connection speed, more precise trajectory control, and smoother power connection.

He would even occasionally increase his speed slightly to further suppress Gatling and test the veteran's bottom line for a comeback.

Just kidding. Although Gatlin has spent a lot of time training in the 200 meters, he has mainly focused on the 100 meters over the years. If we're talking about the level of refinement he has in the 200 meters, that's a different story.

He might not even be as good as Xie Zhengye, who set the 200-meter race as his main event from the very beginning of this life.

At this point, Gatling was caught in an extreme cycle of confusion, his cornering maneuvers consisting entirely of a chaotic cycle of "accelerating → slowing down → accelerating again → slowing down again".

It perfectly illustrates the contradictory mentality of "wanting to win first place, but also wanting to conserve energy."

Xie Zhengye didn't care about all that.

He seized the opportunity.

The first gear shift and pulling motion begins.

In the middle of the bend, seeing that Xie Zhengye's lead had not diminished at all, and even showed a tendency to widen further, Gatlin finally... made up his mind to slightly increase his speed and push off the ground.

With an increased arm swing and a synchronized tilt of the shoulders and hips, he locked his gaze on Xie Zhengye's back, closing the gap step by step, and was about to catch up by a body length.

He suddenly withdrew his force.

Immediately release water to slow down the flow.

The force of pushing off the ground dropped to 75%, the arm swing amplitude decreased, the torso tilt angle slowed down slightly, and the trajectory showed a slight deviation.

At one point, he suddenly regained consciousness.

The final is the ultimate battlefield. There's no need to fight Xie Zhengye to the death in the semi-finals, especially if it results in a muscle strain or a recurrence of an old knee injury.

All preparations for the finals will be in vain.

The honor of finishing first in the group can never compare to standing on the podium in the final.

Well, it seems Gatling didn't fall for it.

That's right, Xie Zhengye deliberately lured him into a trap.

I want him to expend his energy here.

After all, it's about both performance recovery and performance reserves.

Xie Zhengye believes he has a good season.

It's better to compare it to that old man Gatling.

Many did it well.

And isn't his biggest competitor this year Gatlin?
So let's launch a tactical attack on him here in advance.

This is a very good choice.

But Gatling took the bait for a moment, then immediately let go.

All he could do was mutter under his breath, "Old fox."

Xie Zhengye immediately noticed that Gatling was holding back. Instead of taking the opportunity to accelerate at full speed and widen the gap, he also began to adjust his speed accordingly.

His speed dropped slightly, narrowing the gap with Gatling to a third of his body length. His mind remained clear.

Its advantage is limited to cornering; its explosive power and muscular endurance in straight-line sprints are far inferior to Gatling's.

If I accelerate with all my might right now, I will not only expose all the details of my cornering technique, but it is better to follow the Gatling gun's relaxed pace and maintain my advantage in cornering, and then fight for the last time on the straight.

They're saving their energy for the finals, but they also won't miss the chance to finish first in their group.

After all, it's a chance to finish first in the group.

He wants it too.

The location of the bend is important for the final result.

Too important.

In particular, he understood that the gap between himself and Gatling wasn't that big.

This further highlights the importance of tactics.

Bang bang bang bang bang.

Bang bang bang bang bang.

During the second gear shift, in the latter part of the corner, Gatlin saw Xie Zhengye slow down and instantly seized the opportunity to test him. He slightly increased his speed again, accelerated his arm swing, increased the range of his knee extension, and made the shoulder and hip connection smoother, attempting to overtake Xie before exiting the corner.

Because at this point, the maximum speed on the curve has already reached its maximum.

This is also the only area where Xie Zhengye is inferior to Gatling.

It simply can't compete with its top speed.

They've been promoted to the giant level in the 100-meter dash.

That's really something.

Moreover, Gatlin's performance this year is comparable to Xie Zhengye's, and he is aiming for third place in the world.

This means his achievement in the 200-meter dash.

It has also increased significantly.

Combined with an understanding of the Jamaican running style.

Integration with oneself.

Don't think that using a Gatling gun is so easy.

When they come together at top speed, it's like autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves.

Even a slight increase in speed can cause the gap to narrow rapidly.

Of course, Xie Zhengye didn't go all out either.

Both of them were on their guard.

Nobody wants to spend too much time here.

But they all want to take first place.

To qualify for the Gold Rank.

With this mindset.

The two men staged a powerful duel between a new generation of 200-meter champions on the bend.

Those who watched it thoroughly enjoyed it.

This is why the first shot was removed, but the semi-final was increased from two shots to three shots.

Because of the excitement of the semi-finals.

And the level of excitement of the semi-finals.

They are completely different.

A highly competitive semi-final.

It could even be said that the level of excitement was comparable to the previous finals.

From this perspective...

It certainly satisfied more viewers.

Especially after the intensity of the semi-finals was increased, in order to enter the finals, some players who were previously unable to showcase their abilities under the spotlight of super players will have to step up.

It can also be done in these rounds.

Show your strong side.

It can be said to be a win-win situation.

This is why the four-gun system was changed to a three-gun system.

You see, that's why not many people object.

Because everyone knows.

It is in one's own interest.

It's a win-win decision, so why oppose it?
It's not like they're just bored and have nothing better to do.

For athletes, securing tangible benefits is crucial to preventing further injuries.

More practical.

This is true, at least for the vast majority of athletes.

Gain the lead and maintain your dignity.

This is Gatling's idea.

While it's important to conserve energy, if the expenditure is within the expected range...

He would still rather get first place.

After all, physical fitness is important, but if it is within a reasonable range, it is also important.

Perhaps it's because the track position for the 200-meter final is better.

We might have won. But it's always been within a controllable range.

Gatling is very experienced in this regard.

He still didn't take the step of "going all out," and the acceleration only lasted for a few seconds before he deliberately slowed down again.

Although Gatling was constantly struggling internally:

Unwilling to be completely dominated by Xie Zhengye on the curves.

He was not content to be the leading figure in American sprinting.

He lost to an Asian player in the semifinals.

But what I fear even more is that after giving it my all, I won't be able to cope with the final showdown.

He was afraid that his old knee injury would flare up and ruin his entire World Championship campaign.

This struggle caused him to lose his balance slightly while cornering, with his torso tilting at varying angles.

The arm swing rhythm is off.

The connection between pushing off the ground and swinging the arm is no longer smooth.

Not only did they fail to overtake Xie Zhengye, but Xie Zhengye widened the gap again.

This is a problem that arises with age; the instability is compared to when one is at their peak.

It will improve significantly.

This applies to both Gatling's 100-meter and 200-meter races.

Both are clearly evident.

This year's 100-meter event clearly demonstrates this.

Whether it is the previous life or this life.

This is all the case.

Bang bang bang bang bang.

Bang bang bang bang bang.

The third gear shift and pull occurred at the end of the curve.
That is, not far from the exit of the bend.

We're about to turn into a straightaway.

Xie Zhengye... finally made adjustments to consolidate his advantages.

With a slight increase in speed, the arm swing became more powerful, the power from pushing off the ground was transmitted more smoothly, the torso tilt angle remained stable, the gaze remained locked on the exit point, and the footwork rhythm was not disrupted in the slightest. It began... to completely suppress the Gatling gun!

They didn't give the American veteran any chance to overtake them.

he wants.

Lock in the first position.

Securing a spot on the prime track.

At this moment, Gatling was completely caught in a dilemma.

By accelerating at full speed and leveraging his superior cornering ability, he is likely to overtake Xie Zhengye, maintain his group's first-place ranking, and avoid being dominated by Asian competitors throughout the race.

But the price of giving it your all is...

If you overexert all your explosive power in the final, your old knee injury is very likely to flare up, and you will have no chance of winning tomorrow's final.

Gatling is getting old after all, his trainer repeatedly told him.

Running 200 meters places higher demands on the body's joints.

Especially his knees.

A high-intensity shot.

It's best to run it only once within a certain period of time.

This is especially true for 200 meters.

If it's every other day.

Unexpected events are bound to occur.

His sports physician has been working with him for many years.

He trusted the doctor completely.

So he didn't want to cause trouble here.

Just before turning into the straightaway from the bend.

The group behind him remained completely calm.

Edward sprinted at full speed throughout the race, without participating in the two's attempt to hold back, and steadily secured third place, gradually widening the gap between himself and Ognold.

Ognord stayed close to Edward, maintaining a steady pace throughout, but was unable to close the gap on the top two.

Sani Brown's cornering technique was lacking, and his body leaned too much, forcing him to slow down to adjust, which gradually widened the gap between him and the opponent.

Dodson and Rainier's arm swing trajectories were chaotic, and their speed increase was weak.

Martinez made a serious cornering mistake, his torso tilted too little, his centripetal force was insufficient, and his body tended to lean outwards. He had to slow down and adjust in time.

They have completely fallen to the bottom of the group.

There is no possibility of catching up anymore.

The moment from the end of the curve to the exit is the first critical point of life and death in this game, and also the first ultimate choice made by Xie Zhengye and Gatlin respectively.

The core principle of exiting a curve is to slowly straighten the torso using centrifugal inertia, avoiding a speed gap caused by rushing to straighten the back, while simultaneously switching from a constant speed in the curve to a sprint rhythm on the straightaway, achieving a seamless transition in the power delivery rhythm.

And their exit from the corner...

It's still full of back-and-forth struggles between those who want to give up the game and those who want to be number one

As Xie Zhengye exited the turn, he maintained his bent-arm swing posture without rushing to switch to a straight-arm swing. His torso tilted from the inside at 12° and slowly returned to center at a speed of 3° per second. The movement was smooth and natural, without any pause in speed.

He didn't rush to accelerate at full speed, but maintained his speed at 85% of his own, still retaining 15% of his explosive power—he was holding back and testing Gatling's final attitude.

He wanted to know whether this veteran American would go all out on the straightaway, or whether he would give up the idea of ​​saving his energy for the final in order to win the group.

Will they be completely enraged by their own dominance on the curves?

They launched a full-scale counterattack.

As Gatling exited the corner, he made a decision that surprised everyone—

Significantly accelerated.

But they still held back their strength.

What does that mean? Is it even possible to say that?
of course can.

As long as you are experienced, you can control it.

Know where the limits of your body's recovery lie.

That's how you can do it.

Gatling clearly has this experience.

Just as the road curves into a straight section.

His torso returned to center much faster than Xie Zhengye's, and his arm swing quickly switched from a straight arm to a slightly rounded motion.

The method of pushing off the ground changes instantly from asymmetrical pushing off the ground on curves to symmetrical pushing off the ground on straightaways, thus increasing speed.

His pace quickened instantly, closing the gap between him and Xie Zhengye in a flash.

The two entered the final straightaway sprint almost side by side.

sure.

Gatling gun.

You actually dared to come?

Let's give it a try then.

Xie Zhengye is now a double bronze medalist at the London Olympics and the Moscow World Championships.

He has only lost to Bolt and Blake.

and so.

Who do you think you are, Gatling gun?

Do you think you're Usain Bolt, or Blake?

At that moment, Gatlin's eyes showed both hesitation to conserve energy and determination to win.

Xie Zhengye's eyes revealed both the confidence to suppress his opponent and the composure to hold back.

Both of them knew that the straightaway sprint was the ultimate battleground in this contest, and the ultimate point of contention for first place in the group.

So after entering the straight section.

I want a prime spot in the finals.

They all had to fight to the very end, but none of them could give it their all.

Both teams want to win the group, but neither can afford to overexert themselves for the final.

Everyone wants to maintain their dignity, but everyone wants to leave themselves a way out.

This two-way entanglement made this straight-line sprint the most exciting and grueling battle of the semi-final.

Yes, this problem isn't limited to Gatling guns.

Do you think Xie Zhengye didn't have any?

just.

His conflicted mindset and his confidence.

They are all much more plentiful than Gatling guns.

It's not just that he's much younger.

Their bodily functions and recovery abilities are inherently better.

And also, this is the Bird's Nest.

The Su God system had already brought over all sorts of recovery equipment.

He has the world's best sports equipment to help him recover from fatigue.

So, if we can wear down Gatling here...

Even if it's a lose-lose situation.

for him.

They all made a profit.

This is the ultimate reason why Xie Zhengye wanted to lure Gatling into his trap here.

"Once the bend is straight, the difference between the two isn't that big!"

"Let's see who has the last laugh! Whoever wins the group will have a chance to get a better track in the final!"

"Is it Xie Zhengye or Gatling?!"

Yang Jian was also speaking quickly.

These two players have very similar Pb scores this year.

Therefore, it's difficult to discern any clues.

Moreover, the competition between the two was quite exciting.

Various releases and retractions.

They are all philosophies of confrontation.

Yang Jian reminded everyone to turn from the curve onto the straightaway.

Because once you enter the straight section, the forward extension suddenly disappears.

Then even ordinary viewers can see it clearly.

Who is in front and who is behind?

Once people can understand it, the cheers will naturally be even louder.

Otherwise, a superficial understanding won't be as intuitive.

It's easier to see something directly and to evoke emotions.

Bang bang bang bang bang.

Bang bang bang bang bang.

Entering the straightaway sprint phase.

The cheers from the audience at the Bird's Nest instantly erupted.

All eyes were fixed on the two figures, numbers 4 and 5.

Of course, everyone hopes to be the one in red.

You can be the first to cross the finish line.

The core technique for straight-line sprinting is full hip extension.

It involves continuously tightening the core muscles vertically, maximizing the arm swing range, maximizing the force of pushing off the ground, maintaining a vertical torso posture, and reducing air resistance.

It precisely transmits the power of the whole body's muscles to the lower limbs.

But for Xie Zhengye and Gatlin, in the semifinals—this "maximum effort" has always been "effort with limits".

Every push-off and every swing of the arm is filled with the contradiction of "wanting to speed up, wanting to hold back, wanting to compete for first place, and wanting to conserve energy".

After entering the straight section, Xie Zhengye finally switched from the full-course curve swing arm to the conventional straight swing arm, gradually increasing the swing arm amplitude, but still did not unleash his full explosive power.

Maintain 85% of your own pushing force.

However, his hip joints were fully extended, his thighs swung forward more widely, and when his feet pushed off the ground, he made full use of the elasticity of his metatarsals to quickly rebound, keeping his torso in a vertical posture at all times.

The head is stable because it did not suffer from that fatal injury, and there will be no unconscious head shaking.

The reason he's shaking his head now is actually a kind of technical advantage.

Instead, it's used more for technical purposes.

It became an iconic move.

It is no longer a passive form of compensation.

Xie Zhengye kept his eyes fixed on the finish line, his pace perfectly steady.

His mindset was extremely firm.

Fight to the very end, but never give it your all.

Maintain your own rhythm and aim to take first place in the group. If Gatling goes all out to counterattack, then let him win.

Accept second place in the group and conserve energy for the final.

And then it's all about speed and endurance in the final stretch.

He's not afraid of Gatling guns at all at 200 meters.

But isn't that a coincidence?

You think so, Xie Zhengye.

Doesn't Gatling think the same way?

The two of them were thinking the same thing again.

This turned into a closely contested competition.

Gatling was in a state of extreme inner turmoil.

His straightaway maneuvers were a cycle of "accelerating → slowing down → accelerating again → slowing down again," perfectly showcasing the veteran's shrewdness and experience.

It also revealed his struggle and resentment.

He suddenly accelerated.

With the arm swing extended to its maximum, the force of the push-off increased to 90% of his own strength, and the knee extension significantly increased, he instantly overtook Xie Zhengye and gained a slight lead of one-third of his body length.

At this moment, his inherent pride burst forth. He did not want to be defeated by an Asian athlete in the semi-finals, did not want to lose face for American sprinting, and of course, he did not want to lose the golden lane in the finals.

But just as he took the lead over Xie Zhengye, his movements paused again. He immediately slowed down, his push-off force dropped to 90%, his arm swing amplitude decreased, and his speed slightly decreased.

Because it's right here.

His knees ache slightly.

Immediately.

This suddenly reminded him of his opponent in the finals.

I remembered my old knee injury.

I remembered the price of giving it my all.

He remembered what the doctor had told him, and how he had trusted him.

Damn!

Why am I not in my early twenties yet?
Nonsense, you didn't have this mindset when you were in your twenties!
He was still facing consecutive suspensions when he was in his twenties.

finally.

Because of the sudden reaction from this knee.

Gatling gun.

That pride.

Ultimately, they were defeated by their ambition for the finals.

They were defeated by their fear of injuries.

Xie Zhengye instantly realized that Gatling was holding back and responded immediately without hesitation.

With a slight increase in speed, a small increase in the force of pushing off the ground, and a faster arm swing, the gap was instantly closed, and he was running alongside Gatlin again.

To be honest, he was just about to let Gatling overtake him.

After all, conserving energy is the most important thing when considering all factors.

But since Gatling suddenly gave them the opportunity.

He still won't refuse.

But he asked for it in a very tactful way.

Very sensible.

No longer like I was when I was seventeen or eighteen.

Now it's more strategic.

They are also more adept at self-control.

and so.

Instead of seizing the opportunity to overtake Gatlin, he simply stayed close behind, probing and pulling him back time and time again, never letting him out of his way.

Every arm swing must be executed flawlessly.

But that also means I have to follow along.

It is in a state of neither falling behind nor leading.

After all, he knew that Gatlin's decision to hold back was not out of cowardice, but rather to conserve his strength for the final.

Gatling's increased speed wasn't out of bravado, but rather for a medal in the final.

Think of this.

What Xie Zhengye had to do was much simpler.

He wants to deplete the Gatling gun as much as possible.

Then a few meters before the finish line.

Let's decide the winner again.

This allows for the maximum preservation of physical energy.

It can also deplete the opponent's stamina to the maximum extent.

However, doing this can easily disrupt the rhythm because you can't maintain your composure.

They went too far.

However, this problem is not for Xie Zhengye, who has already won medals in two major competitions.

It doesn't seem to be a problem.

For so many years, I've been struggling in various international competitions.

Even before he was an adult, he won various world youth championships.

Such a wealth of experience.

Place it at an altitude of 200 meters or more.

He's not afraid of Gatling guns.

This "two-way backing down + all-out pulling" completely eliminated any possibility of Edward overtaking him from behind.

There's no question of fairness; it's just that their hard power far surpasses each other.

This made it impossible for Edward to catch up.

Don't believe me? Just look at Edward himself.

The Panamanian athlete sprinted at full speed throughout the race, without holding back at all, and used all his explosive power, but he was still kept behind by the two.

After trying it.

He decisively admitted defeat.

They can only hold onto third place.

Ognold followed closely behind, maintaining a steady pace throughout. Watching the battle between the two ahead of him, he was powerless to do anything but hold onto his fourth place.

They are all Asians.

The gap is that big.

However, when he thought of this, he probably forgot that he was an immigrant.

Before this.

He is not Asian.

Sani Brown, Dodson, Rainier, and Martinez were completely outmatched, their pace became increasingly sluggish, their technical movements gradually became distorted, and they showed no competitiveness throughout the race, simply running mechanically.

Each person completed their own competition.

They became the backdrop for this two-person game.

After all, as mentioned before, if these two don't have any problems, and if God doesn't roll the dice, they have no chance at all.

Clearly, it's God today.

It's not like rolling dice.

With 20 meters to go, the game of deliberation that lasted for more than ten seconds finally came to a turning point—Gatling made his final decision.

Prioritize conserving energy while also striving for first place.

Instead of repeatedly shifting between "accelerating" and "relaxing," he kept the force of his push-off at a comfortable level, always retaining some explosive power.

The arm swing speed is increased, and the torso is slightly leaning forward, trying to use minimal physical exertion.

Maintaining their slight lead is both a way to preserve their pride as the group leader.

This also helps conserve energy for the finals.

Try to have the best of both worlds.

Xie Zhengye saw an opportunity and did not hesitate.

The stalemate continued until about 190 meters.

Even up to 195 meters.

Only then did changes finally occur.

Xie Zhengye is at the finish line.

Slightly increase speed.

Or rather, use a little more force.

Make your speed drop even slower.

That's considered acceleration within 200 meters.

then.

Utilize the ability to press the wire.

In the last few meters.

Both players wanted to throw the game, yet both wanted to reach the finals.

Use the line pressure to counter-attack the Gatling gun.

The advantage of 0.01.

With minimal physical exertion.

They won first place in this group.

19.86!

"Thank you, Zhengye, for crossing the line!"

"He finished first in his group with a time of 19.86 seconds, 0.01 seconds ahead of Gatlin!"

"He's got a spot on the golden track in the finals!!!"

After seeing his results, Xie Zhengye gradually reduced his momentum and continued to push forward.

Until you have completely regained your footing.

Looking back at the Gatling gun, he said—

"you're old."

"There is no golden road."

"You have no chance."

Gatling felt like his temples were throbbing.

But he didn't want to argue with such a junior.

He was a full twelve years older than him.

If I argue with him, wouldn't I lose face?

Of course, the most important thing is...

He lost.

What they said was the truth.

He lost first place in the group.

That's how they lost the golden path.

We'll compare and contrast them then.

It is very likely that he will have to make even greater efforts and pay a higher price.

Ok? ? ?
Wasn't he said to be a big mouth?

Why aren't you replying to me?

So all that trash talk I've been thinking about was for nothing?
This guy is really...

The name does not match the reality.

It's all just empty fame.

It makes me angry.

Of course, if Gatling knew, Xie Zhengye would think this way.

He'd probably be furious right away.

Have a good showdown with him.

At this point, only one group remains.

This group just happened to put Bolt and Blake together.

I don't know if it was the organizing committee's computer.

It was intentional.

Was it intentional?

Just don't ask.

Asking is...

It's all the computer's fault.

(End of this chapter)