The Su God of the Reopening of the Sports Arena

Chapter 2552 Tell me how two Bolts could lose?
The atmosphere had reached its peak.

Bolt knew that if this handover didn't give him a significant advantage, or even allow him to tie the game, he would be in serious trouble.

Then it's probably hopeless.

He never expected that the handover between him and Blake would be so smooth, and that things would turn out this way...

And you might suddenly be forced to eat a large chunk of it.

This made it very difficult for him to pursue them.

The advantage we had built up earlier was wiped out in a single exchange, and the opponent turned the tide, reducing our lead by more than a meter.

This is absolutely unbearable.

Even if he unleashed superhuman energy on the curve with all his might.

They still couldn't catch up with the red figure ahead.

Of course, only half was left when it was almost over.

This is enough to illustrate how terrifying he is; this strike could even be a pure explosion, making it the strongest cornering strike in history.

But so what? This game...

It's a team competition, not an individual one.

So even if you won this round, it only means you did your best, and it doesn't mean your team had the last laugh.

The moment Bolt was about to exit the corner.

The moment my foot slammed into the rubber track.

His center of gravity remained on the extremely low lean angle at the very end of the curve.

His body was like a cannonball that had been forcibly straightened, and inertia carried him forward.

But his gaze immediately bypassed the half-body gap in front of him, fixing fixedly on the figure already poised to start in the fourth runner's starting zone—

Asafa Powell.

As the world's number one fourth batter.

Powell is here, and according to statistics, excluding the handover, his pure running distance is the fastest among the fourth batter.

First in history.

Even faster than Zhao Haohuan.

Yes, Zhao Haohuan is the second greatest in history.

They're ranked behind him, since other strong runners like Bolt didn't run the fourth leg, so the current fourth leg ranking is between the all-time number one and the all-time number two.

Therefore, everyone in Jamaica, including Bolt, had high expectations for the fourth batter.

Moreover, Powell's inexplicable elimination in the 100-meter semifinals this year has left him seething with anger. He was clearly in excellent physical condition, even stronger than before, with his physical and technical abilities reaching a peak...

They didn't even have a chance to compete for a medal.

He can only unleash all his energy on the last baton here.

He must firmly nail the world's number one fourth batter to himself.

It's not that I'm afraid Lao Bao has a temper, it's that I'm afraid Lao Bao has no temper.

Once he gets the baton, he'll naturally be fully buffed, especially since he's in a fit of rage today.

Bolt thought that look in his eyes was very good. After seeing that look, he believed that as long as the handover was good enough, they would definitely win the game.

Bang bang bang bang bang.

Bang bang bang bang bang.

The sound of cleats near the bend began to fall like raindrops.

So many teams are starting to prepare for the handover.

That half-body distance, like a thin, sharp needle, pierced Bolt's heart.

Throughout his life, he had never been so close to his opponent on the curves of a world-class competition, yet he always fell just short.

From being more than three body lengths behind when the baton was exchanged, to two and a half body lengths, one and a half body lengths, and one body length in the middle of the curve, to almost being side by side in the last thirty meters, and almost touching the side of the opponent in the last ten meters.

He even used all his understanding of corners, all his muscle memory, and all the technical details that Coach Mills had honed for more than a decade to force his 1.96-meter-tall body into the most arc-fitting posture.

The core is taut like a steel cable.

Perform each hip push to its fullest potential.

The ankle rebounds so quickly that the trajectory is almost invisible to the naked eye.

The arm swing was so tight that there was not a single unnecessary sway, and the breathing was so steady that it was like a precision instrument in operation.

He is the king of the curves, the most dominant sprinter on the planet when it comes to curves, bar none.

He once overtook his opponent from lane four in the Olympic final, once outmaneuvered his opponent from the second half of the World Championship semi-final, and once secured victory in countless duels with a one-step, half-step, or one-body-length advantage.

This time, however, he pushed himself to the limit, reached the peak of his speed, and made it to the crucial moment at the exit of the curve.

They still failed to overtake them.

Of course, from a purely speed perspective, he definitely won.

But this kind of victory.

It didn't give him much pleasure.

Because this is a team competition.

The opponent is frighteningly stable.

Even with such immense pressure on his back.

He can still maintain such stability and keep his own rhythm.

It was so steady it was almost inhuman.

So steady that every step lands on the optimal tangent point of the arc, every push-off is perfectly timed, and every arm swing is perfectly in sync with the rhythm.

The center of gravity remains stable.

The route is on the right track.

The speed does not decrease.

Like a precisely calculated machine, it stubbornly held onto that last half-body position despite his relentless onslaught.

In this situation, even if Bolt felt that he had reached the limits of human running.

He was the strongest third batter, and he has done right by the Jamaican team.

But if you want to win.

We need to think of other solutions.

These were some of the times Bolt most wanted to win in his life.

Being defeated again in the 100 meters left him feeling extremely frustrated, so he desperately needed to beat him, even if it was just in a team competition.

He wanted to win.

Win over this Eastern man.

To achieve this goal, Bolt's brain, which is usually not actively activated, is working at high speed.

Every nerve was stretched to its limit, blood was surging wildly in the veins, and muscles were slightly hot from the intense burst of energy.

But his mind was unusually clear, so clear that he could clearly perceive the state of every muscle in his body, and clearly remember the sentence that Coach Mills had repeatedly emphasized over countless training days:

The batter-passing between the third and fourth batters is Jamaica's lifeline, our final trump card, and the tacit understanding you two have honed through countless retakes and refinements.

This baton must be perfect, with minimal loss, and faster, smoother, and more powerful than any other baton exchange in the world.

Only in this way can we secure the championship.

Mills had his reasons for saying that.

In the entire system of the Jamaican sprint empire, the combination of the third and fourth batters is never random.

Blake is strong, has amazing explosiveness, and is top-notch in the early stages of the race. He is the only choice for the second leg. His start, acceleration, and mid-race performance are enough to support Jamaica's advantage in the first half of the race.

The baton exchange between him and Bolt, which was also the result of long-term training, was stable, reliable, and rarely made mistakes, and had been a standard feature of Jamaica's major competitions for many years.

Even the partnership between Blake and Bolt, in Coach Mills' eyes, was still not the most top-tier, smoothest, or most injury-free combination.

Mills saw it clearly, and Bolt knew it too—Blake's style leaned towards balanced output, relying more on a hard connection of power and speed during handovers. Although fast, it always carried a hint of stiffness, a slight pause at the moment of starting, which was inevitable due to his body structure and power habits, and could not be completely eliminated.

Moreover, he does indeed have some grudges against Bolt.

Especially after the 200-meter competition began, it's undeniable how much of an impact this had.

But it's impossible to be completely close without any conflicts, so we need to work on our relationships.

If there's a conflict of interest, then there's nothing that can be done about it.

However, Bolt and Powell represent a completely different level.

Powell, the former world record holder in the 100 meters, had unparalleled speed and acceleration, with his starting reaction, speed, and rhythm in the first 30 meters being all of historical caliber.

Unlike Blake, who relies on overwhelming power, his speed is built on ultimate fluidity, ultimate rhythm, and an ultimate balance between stride frequency and stride length.

His pre-run was the pre-run that Coach Mills was most satisfied with—not rushed, not impatient, not reckless, and not lagging behind.

The timing of the start is precise, the acceleration curve is so smooth that there are no sharp edges, and the speed increase is as natural as flowing water. From a standstill to top speed, it's like another Usain Bolt.

That's why it's said that Powell is the strongest Powell when he has the baton in his hand.

Because that would transform you into another Usain Bolt.

There are two Bolts on one team.

Mills simply couldn't believe he could lose.

I never imagined I would lose.

Therefore, all that's needed is to ensure a proper handover.

The handover was well done, with two Bolts guarding the third and fourth batons.

That is invincibility.

Everyone who comes has to kneel down before me.

This is Mills' absolute confidence.

He believed that no one could break this combination.

Therefore, these two must be the ones to guard the last two batters.

Instead of the equally formidable Blake.

Coach Mills once yelled at the two players on the training field:

Your body structure, power generation habits, speed curves, and sense of rhythm are all naturally suited for the handover between the third and fourth batters.

Usain, you have a strong finish, strong cornering, high speed when passing the baton, stable posture, and controllable center of gravity.

Asafa, you have a strong start, a steady run, a fixed hand position, precise positioning, and a clean grip on the baton.

Your teamwork isn't about brute force; it's about rhythmic coordination, synchronized muscle memory, and complete trust in each other's movements.

This handover should be the most perfect handover in Jamaican history, smoother, more lossless, and capable of instantly widening the gap than any other handover.

Because Asafa received the baton.

It's just another Usain.

There are two of the world's most powerful lightning bolts.

No one can take you down.

You must remember this.

You two must remember this.

It must be deeply engraved in your mind.

Your rivals.

Only myself.

Something that could defeat both of you.

It was only my own mistake.

besides……

You have no solution.

Mills is indeed very good at talking and motivating people. For this one sentence, the two of them spent countless days and nights honing their skills on the training field.

In this respect, he is far more inspirational than Francis, that old-school coach.

It must be said that athletes need to be motivated.

If we can stimulate the athlete's potential, mentality, and even performance on the day.

That could allow athletes to perform better than others here.

This is why Phil Jackson, who was better at psychological stimulation on the NBA court, was able to overwhelm everyone with his rings.

While the tactics are very strong, it's impossible to say that there haven't been any other top tactical masters in NBA history.

So what truly stands out is...

It is something unique to him.

Mills is the same, of course.

Francis just couldn't understand what the difference was between himself and Mills.
In terms of knowledge, experience, and coaching style, he believes he is no less capable than Mills.

Therefore, he believes that Mills only achieved this because he had Bolt and Blake.

But in fact, this is a completely wrong idea, because he also has the same talent as Powell, doesn't he? In fact, before Bolt and Blake, Powell had never succeeded against Gay.

They were still losers in the big competition.

Even Guy felt instantly relaxed when he knew he was facing Powell. Do you think that's why?

This involves controlling and motivating the athletes' mindset.

Francis lost to Mills by a large margin.

The gap in this area has even exceeded the gap in tactical training.

The Jamaican team has taken the handover process very seriously in the past two years.

They have always regarded the Chinese team as their hypothetical enemy.

From sunny mornings to sunset evenings, from training bases in Jamaica to overseas training tracks, they repeated the entire process of pre-run, acceleration, baton passing, baton receiving, and sprinting over and over again.

Even the world's top athletes have fallen during the process.

The hand shape was misaligned.

Started too early.

The baton was passed too late.

Speed ​​mismatch
The center of gravity was out of balance.

Mills would immediately call a stop for every mistake.

Using the camera to review the footage, we analyzed frame by frame, pointing out the 0.01-second deviation, the few centimeters of positional error, and the slight, undesirable shift in the center of gravity.

Point out that the arm swing pause that shouldn't have occurred.

Bolt recalled countless times how, when he passed the baton, he leaned forward due to excessive speed, forcing Powell to lean back slightly to receive it, resulting in a slight loss of speed at the moment of takeoff.

Mills would immediately rush over and point at his hip.

Usain, when you passed the bat, your hips were too far forward, and your center of gravity was over your forefoot.

Your upper body should remain stable, with your shoulders and hips parallel. When handing over the baton, don't swing it forward; instead, gently and smoothly deliver it, not violently swing it out!
Remember, you are the one handing over the baton, not the one sprinting. Your job is to deliver the baton steadily into his hands, not to throw your own momentum onto him!

Powell also recalled countless times when he was too nervous during the pre-race, starting a fraction of a second too early, resulting in him being positioned too far forward when receiving the baton. Before Bolt even entered the optimal baton exchange zone, he had already crossed the effective zone.

We had to slow down and wait.

Once you slow down, all the speed advantage disappears instantly.

The handover process became sluggish, abrupt, and fraught with losses.

At this point, Mills would walk up to him, his voice low and stern.

Asafa, your pre-race isn't a race, it's teamwork.

What you need to wait for is not your own rhythm, but Bolt's rhythm, the speed at which he enters the baton passing zone, and the timing of his arm extension.

You can't just look straight ahead; you have to use your peripheral vision to sense what's behind you.

The body can't just focus on charging forward; it also needs to think about receiving.

Your hand must not move around; it must be fixed at the most suitable height and angle, like a precise slot.

Waiting for the stick to fall in.

Snapped.

They reached an agreement at the first touch.

One-time action, then it's over.

Without any pause, without any hesitation!
Do you all understand?

Again and again, time and time again.

From the height of the hand position to the angle of the baton pass, from the starting timing of the pre-run to the acceleration rhythm curve.

From controlling the distance between the two people, to synchronizing the center of gravity, from coordinating breathing, to matching footsteps.

Every detail has been meticulously crafted to perfection.

Bolt learned to keep his upper body stable while running at high speed, with his baton arm extended smoothly, his wrist relaxed, and the angle of the baton precisely set—neither too high nor too low, neither too far nor too far to the side.

It landed perfectly in Powell's pre-positioned palm.

Powell learned to perfectly control his acceleration rhythm during the pre-run, gradually increasing speed without sudden bursts or slowing down, keeping his hand position fixed with palms facing upwards, fingers slightly spread, and in a stable position.

No matter how fast you run, no matter how fast the people behind you are.

The hand that takes over the baton is always in the same position.

At the same height.

Waiting from the same angle.

It meshes with the precision of machine parts.

They even felt they had practiced to the point where they no longer needed eye contact, peripheral vision to confirm, or much prompting.

This is clearly completely different from the previous handover.

This is also the source of their confidence in passing the baton to each other.

The usual hard work behind the scenes.

It is absolutely crucial.

Bang bang bang bang bang.

Bolt only needs to enter the baton-passing zone.

As long as you can feel Powell's pre-running rhythm behind you.

As long as you can sense that familiar speed curve.

His arm will extend automatically.

The rod automatically adjusts its angle, delivering the rod with millisecond precision.

Powell just needs to get into the pre-race zone.

As soon as you hear Bolt's footsteps getting closer and closer.

As long as you can sense that familiar sense of oppression and the aura of speed.

His hands would also automatically assume a fixed posture.

The fingers automatically close the moment the baton is received, gripping, pulling, and accelerating in one smooth motion—the whole process is completed in one go.

Without the slightest pause.

This smooth pattern allows speed to be seamlessly transferred from Bolt to Powell.

Like water flowing from one riverbed into another.

Continuous. Smooth.

natural.

efficient.

After numerous training sessions, watching the footage frame by frame on the camera, Mills finally nodded and uttered the comment that they would never forget:
Your third and fourth baton exchanges have surpassed Blake and Bolt's second and third batons.

It surpasses all our previous combinations.

This is Jamaica's most perfect, smoothest, and most lossless handover to date.

It is our biggest trump card in major competitions, allowing us to turn the tide or secure victory.

As long as this step goes smoothly.

Then no one can beat you in the handover phase.

And now, on the Bird's Nest track.

The final crucial stage of the men's 4x100m relay final at the 2015 BJ World Championships.

This is the trump card.

It's finally going to be completely exposed.

Mills stood in the stands, watching intently, silently reflecting on his own thoughts.

This handover is, in his opinion, the best handover in Jamaica's history.

Therefore, even if we are slightly behind.

He also believes there is a good chance.

At least it's my turn to hand over the baton.

They won't lose to the Chinese team.

As Bolt approached the end of the corner, his body still had the residual angle of the curve, and his center of gravity slowly returned to normal. His speed remained at the peak of the night without any decrease.

He didn't slow down or hesitate at all; all his attention, all his muscle control, and all his sense of rhythm were focused on the increasingly close pre-running zone ahead.

The focus was on Powell's steady yet explosive figure.

He could clearly sense that Powell had already started.

It wasn't a hasty burst of speed, nor a frantic acceleration; it was the kind of pre-run rhythm that he knew by heart and had honed through countless trials.

The start-up was smooth.

Accelerate smoothing.

The step frequency is stable.

The stride is moderate.

Leaning slightly forward, gradually lowering the center of gravity, swinging the arms compactly and powerfully, each step landing at the optimal point of the acceleration curve.

Bang bang bang bang bang.

The speed gradually increased, from slow to fast, from low to high, without any abrupt changes or pauses, as if it had been precisely calculated.

It perfectly matches Bolt's current speed.

This is what Mills refers to as the sense of speed matching between two people.

It is an essential step in ensuring a high-level handover process.

This is why Mills values ​​Powell so much.

His preparatory run wasn't for his own speed, but to perfectly match the speed of the baton passer.

Blake's pre-run is explosive, with a quick start and strong acceleration, which can easily create a speed difference at the moment of handover, forcing the baton passer to chase and the receiver to wait. Even a difference of only a fraction of a second can cause minor losses.

Moreover, both he and Bolt would believe that it was the other's problem.

They don't think they performed poorly.

This is the mindset in a directly competitive environment.

When there is a conflict of interest, it is difficult to maintain a completely calm mind.

This applies to everything, including the runway.

Otherwise, Kobe wouldn't have mentioned a dark secret on the basketball court: double-teaming players, especially those in their contract year.

This can easily make the player impatient because of a lack of statistics.

It could even lead to infighting among the opposing side.

This directly illustrates that interests are an unavoidable factor in sports.

Powell's pre-run was designed to facilitate the transition, and Mills, to put it bluntly, was designed specifically for Bolt.

The fourth runner, born for Bolt.

In contrast, Blake prioritizes his own enjoyment and rhythm over Bolt's.

Powell will automatically adjust his acceleration pace based on the speed of the passer, ensuring that both players are aware of Bolt's speed at the moment they enter the handover zone.

The speeds are perfectly synchronized.

The positions fit perfectly.

The timing was absolutely perfect.

There is no speed difference.

There is no difference in location.

There is no time difference.

Everything was just right.

Only then will the handover begin.

That's why he's said to be a better fit for Bolt as the fourth batter than Blake.

Even though Blake was Mills's protégé.

Mills is very clear about this.

Bolt's breathing remained steady, despite having already endured a full leg of high-intensity running through the corners.

Even though the muscles are close to the point of fatigue.

Despite feeling resentful and anxious because of that half-body distance difference.

But his movements remained perfectly straight.

The rhythm was perfectly consistent.

His hips continued to push steadily, and his ankles continued to rebound efficiently.

The arm swing remains tight and powerful, with the gaze firmly locked onto the effective area of ​​the intersection zone ahead.

Locking in Powell's unchanging position as the successor.

He knew he couldn't afford to make any mistakes.

This is Jamaica's last chance.

He gave it his all on the curve, only managing to close the gap by two and a half body lengths, ultimately still trailing by half a body length. In the 4x100m final, that half body length is enough to decide the champion.

If there are any flaws, pauses, or loss of speed during the handover between the third and fourth batons, the half-body length gap will be further amplified.

Even if Powell performs strongly in the later stages, it will be difficult for him to overtake Powell in the short 100-meter straight.

But if the handover is perfect, with low loss, seamless transition, and completely synchronized speed, then that half-body length difference...

The results will be erased the moment the handover is completed, or even reversed.

Powell can rely on his top-notch early career and ability to maintain that early career.

Charge straight to the finish line and secure victory.

This is Jamaica's last hope, and also Bolt's last hope.

Bang bang bang bang bang.

He was getting closer and closer to the handover area.

Twenty meters, fifteen meters, ten meters...

five meters.

Powell's preliminary run has entered its final stage.

His speed increased to a level completely synchronized with Bolt's, his body posture was stable, his center of gravity was perfect, his hand shape remained unchanged, his palms were facing upwards, his fingers were slightly spread, and his position was neither too high nor too low, neither too far to the side, exactly on the optimal trajectory of Bolt's baton passing.

He didn't turn around, nor did he use his peripheral vision to confirm; he relied solely on the muscle memory developed through countless training sessions.

Based on absolute trust in Bolt.

Maintaining the rhythm.

Keep your hand in the same position.

They maintained their position.

Waiting for the moment when the baton falls into my palm.

Bolt's arm began to rise slowly, not suddenly, but steadily, with his wrist relaxed.

The baton was firmly held in the fingers, the baton was adjusted to the optimal angle, and the front end was slightly downward.

Perfectly positioned... directly in Powell's palm.

His upper body remained stable, his shoulders didn't sway, his hips didn't tilt, his center of gravity didn't shift, and his speed didn't change at all. Even while running at high speed, he remained as still as if he were at rest.

Only the arm that was passing the baton was making precise and minute movements.

This is the baton-passing posture that Coach Mills has repeatedly emphasized—

Seek stability amidst high speed.

Seek accuracy while maintaining stability.

Speed ​​is key to precision.

Fast but not chaotic.

Steady but not slow.

Four meters, three meters, two meters, one meter.

Handover.

The two perfectly covered the effective area of ​​the handover zone.

Bolt's arm moved smoothly forward.

The front end of the baton.

It landed precisely in Powell's pre-positioned palm.

Powell's fingers touched the baton the instant it landed in his palm.

The baton automatically closes, grips it tightly, and with a slight pull of the wrist, the baton is brought into the rhythm of the run.

The entire baton handover process proceeded without a moment's pause or hesitation.

The body did not experience any shift in center of gravity after receiving the baton.

There was no pause in the arm swing due to gripping the stick.

The steps were steady, the rhythm was consistent, and the acceleration never stopped.

The baton exchange was perfectly integrated into his pre-run acceleration.

It was as it should have been.

It was as if the baton had always been in his hands.

The moment Bolt completes the baton pass.

The arm is naturally retracted, and the body is slightly turned to the side.

It won't affect Powell's sprint route.

He didn't stop walking immediately.

Instead, it ran forward a few steps due to inertia.

Ensure that the handover area is not disturbed.

It won't affect Powell's starting sprint.

His entire baton passing process—

Raise it from your arm.

Adjust the rod body.

Sent out smoothly.

They successfully escaped.

Naturally yielding to the side.

The whole thing was done in one go.

There wasn't a single unnecessary movement.

There was not a single unnecessary tremor.

There is not a single potential risk of error.

This gave him only one feeling...

Pretty perfect.

In that instant, time seemed to stretch out.

The noise from the Bird's Nest.

The audience's shouts.

The sound of the wind on the track.

Everything around.

They all temporarily disappeared from Bolt's perception.

In his eyes, there was only Powell's figure, steadily accelerating and sprinting after taking over the baton.

Only the baton swinging steadily in Powell's hands, the impeccable handover scene—

There was no pause.

No loss.

There is no deviation.

There were no mistakes.

The speed seamlessly transferred from him to Powell, and the two rhythms were perfectly synchronized.

The movements are highly synchronized.

Their teamwork was so seamless that it was as if they were running as one person.

It was as if I had truly transformed into another version of myself.

It was as if I really saw two Bolts.

The handover has been completed.

This was the most perfect handover he had ever had with Powell in countless training sessions.

It was smoother than any simulation they had at their training facility in Jamaica.

Their teamwork was smoother than in any of their warm-up matches.

It was at least a level faster than the batter-passing between Blake and him tonight.

You need to go up at least one level.

Blake's handover to him, while stable and reliable, carried a hint of abruptness from the burst of speed and a slight jolt from the difference in speed.

His handover to Powell was a truly low-loss transition.

It's true rhythm synchronization.

It is a perfect combination of true muscle memory and physical coordination.

It truly felt like we had become Bolt.

This was the handover Coach Mills had dreamed of, the most elite handover in Jamaica's sprint system, and the most outstanding handover on the entire track tonight...

Jamaica's most perfect, smoothest, most efficient, and flawless handover ever.

it is good!
Mills couldn't help but slap his thigh.

This is Jamaica in this final.

The pinnacle of handover technology.

It is the culmination of all their training, refinement, and dedication over the past two years.

Asafa.

Run!!!

Everything felt like it had gone back to 08.

A familiar feeling, a familiar sound, a familiar roar.

Bolt stood by the track, slightly out of breath, his muscles still trembling from the intense running he had just done.

The tension, anxiety, resentment, and eagerness that had been lingering in my mind finally subsided the moment the handover was completed…

Everything vanished without a trace.

Instead.

It was an uncontrollable force.

An overwhelming joy welled up from the bottom of my heart.

He knew perfectly well that this strike had succeeded.

This baton should be enough to erase the half-body gap, enough for Powell to instantly overtake after receiving the baton.

This is enough for Jamaica to regain the lead.

This is enough to motivate them to sprint towards the championship, towards victory, and towards yet another World Championship title.

That should be enough for him to catch up.

If they can tie the game, Powell is the best fourth batter in the world.

Even if we win it ahead of time.

We can announce our victory in advance.

His partnership with Powell lived up to Coach Mills's guidance, the countless hours of training, and the expectations of Jamaica's sprinting empire.

At the most crucial moment, in the most intense final, they delivered the most perfect performance.

Even this handover.

It was the most perfect handover in his career.

This was Jamaica's most outstanding handover of the night.

It was a handover that could make any opponent despair.

This handover is sufficient.

Jamaica team.

Stable.

Won.

At least at this moment.

In Bolt's eyes.

Before removing it from Powell.

That's what he thinks.