Chapter 744 If you want to wear a crown, you must bear its weight
Before the finals began, except for Liu Peng and Liu Yunfei who had blind confidence in Zhou Tao, almost no one was optimistic that Zhou Tao would be able to be delisted.
Not to mention defeating powerful African athletes to win the men's 800-meter championship at the World Youth Athletics Championships.
Zhou Tao participated in a world competition for the first time and was able to break through and reach the finals. This made Bian Xunxian, who led the team this time, very satisfied.
Bian Xun first thought that after a period of experience, this kid would definitely be able to become the flag bearer of the Dragon Kingdom's 800-meter event.
But, when the gunshot sounded in the final.
The moment Zhou Tao started to accelerate from the second lap.
The face of Bian Xunxian, the leader of the Dragon Kingdom delegation and the head coach of the national track and field team, changed.
Even though Bian Xunxian, who had seen strong winds and waves and was already over fifty years old and had held a high position for many years, was in a state of excitement the moment Zhou Tao crossed the finish line.
"This boy!"
"He's really just like his teacher!"
The dignified deputy director of the Track and Field Management Center of the General Administration of Sport couldn't help but say a curse word at this time.
At this time, he thought of Xu Jie, who was born out of nowhere and was selected for the national team at the age of 17.
When he participated in an international competition for the first time, he came back to win even though he was not favored by others, thus starting his long jump career.
pity……
"Director Bian, Zhou Tao wins!"
In the stands where the Dragon Kingdom delegation is located, Bian Xunxian is already the most restrained and composed one.
When Zhou Tao caught up with Kilma in the last fifty meters.
When Zhou Tao overtook Kilma in the last thirty meters.
When Zhou Tao really crossed the finish line as first place.
The young people in the Dragon Kingdom delegation in the stands were all excited.
"Win!"
"Xiao Taozi, he really did it!"
“That’s awesome!”
"Xiao Taozi actually defeated Kilma and won another precious gold medal for our Dragon Kingdom delegation!"
"It's really a gold medal!"
“Incredible!”
"Like a dream!"
Only Liu Peng and Liu Yunfei looked at each other and smiled.
They knew that Zhou Tao would definitely win.
Because, Zhou Tao is the second sports committee member of Class 9 after Chu Xiaoran!
Outsiders simply cannot understand the special nature of this identity.
He is the sports committee member of Class 9, how can he be bad?
If Xu Jie were present, he would know why Zhou Tao took a step further and shined in the finals.
Zhou Tao's talent has actually been transformed on its own at the parent-teacher conference after the midterm exam.
But it was not until today, when he participated in the finals of a world competition for the first time, that his mentality truly washed away his glory and became a truly strong man who can compete with the best players in the world.
Zhou Tao at the beginning of last semester, who was that person?
For the sake of his brothers, he sneaks out of school late at night and fights with people whenever he disagrees!
Straightforward, righteous, and passionate, these are words of praise.
Impulsive, brainless, and reckless, these were the exact words Xu Jie used to scold him.
Because of Zhou Tao's fight outside school, Xu Jie taught practical grappling and fighting skills to Class 9 students in physical education class.
It was also at that time that Xu Tianxing began to popularize legal knowledge to the students in Class 9.
It can be said that Zhou Tao's off-campus fight was the beginning of awakening the legal consciousness of the students in Class 9.
Later, with Xu Jie’s teaching and training.
Zhou Tao gradually changed.
No longer do things out of mind, and no longer think about solving problems with fists just for the sake of impulse.
He is like a sword that was originally sharp but easy to break, gradually shrinking and tempering.
Until now, it is a combination of strength and softness, with a new look!
The moment the gunshot sounded in the final, it was in a place where no one could see it.
Zhou Tao's mentality quietly broke through to the level of a monster.
The actual combat bonus suddenly jumped to a terrifying 50%!
Then, everything happens naturally.
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On the commentary stage, Teacher Yang Jian faced the camera and tried his best to restrain his excitement, but he still couldn't hide the shock and joy on his face.
“Incredible performance!”
"Our young player Zhou Tao from the Dragon Kingdom gave us a miraculous performance at the World Athletics Youth Championships in Cali, Colombia."
“From following closely at the beginning of the race and not falling behind, to suddenly exerting force on the second lap, which increased the rhythm of the entire race, to the 100-meter sprint at the last corner into the straight.”
"During the entire competition, Zhou Tao's performance was perfect."
"Yes, I can only use the word 'perfect' to describe Zhou Tao's performance on the field today."
"The referee team is still checking the results backstage. Friends in the audience in front of the TV will join me and wait patiently for a while."
"The final results are out!"
"Oh ho!"
"Zhou Tao's final score is 1 minute, 47 seconds and 21 seconds!"
“Incredible results!”
"He actually broke through himself again in the 800-meter final."
"So far, Zhou Tao has become the second athlete among our current men's 800-meter athletes in Dragon Kingdom to break the 1 minute and 48 seconds mark!"
"But don't forget, Zhou Tao is only 17 years old this year!"
"His future is limitless!"
When Zhou Tao's final results came out, bursts of exclamations and warm applause erupted throughout the stadium.
Local spectators in Cali and athletes from other countries paid their respects.
"My God, in the end it was an athlete from the Dragon Kingdom who won the gold medal?"
“Absolutely incredible!”
"Mid-distance and long-distance running has always been an advantageous event for athletes from African countries. Unexpectedly, they lost today?"
"The six players from Africa are all excellent and performed very well, but I can only say that the yellow-skinned young player from the Dragon Kingdom is better, better and better."
"Isn't table tennis the dominant sport of Dragon Country? Their track and field events have also developed?"
"It is worthy of being a superpower that can challenge beautiful countries and may even surpass beautiful countries in the future."
On the track, after finishing their run, the runners were resting while waiting for the final results to be released.
After verification, the final score is consistent with the electronic timer.
Kilma, Chenitev and other African players also came to Zhou Tao, hugged him and congratulated him.
"Congratulations, Zhou, I look forward to our next showdown." Chenitev smiled.
"Next time, I won't lose to you again!" Kilma congratulated and also issued a challenge to Zhou Tao.
The World Youth Athletics Championships are just the starting point for all top athletes who want to reach the highest honors.
Only through the experience and growth of the World Youth Championships in Track and Field.
Only then will they be eligible to participate in the World Athletics Championships, IAAF Diamond League, Olympic Games and other super events with higher standards, more intense competition, and representing the limits of human physical fitness.
Zhou Tao smiled and nodded to Kilma.
"Kilma, next time, I will beat you faster!"
At this time, the shouts of Liu Peng and Liu Yunfei came from the stands.
"Little Taozi, little Taozi!"
"Come here quickly!"
"This, this!"
Zhou Tao turned around and saw Liu Peng and Liu Yunfei holding bright red national flags in their hands, wanting to hand them to him.
At this moment, all the hair on Zhou Tao's body suddenly stood up.
Wear the national flag and gallop on the field.
This is the dream of every athlete who engages in competitive sports!
At this moment, Zhou Tao actually did it?
Zhou Tao felt trembling all over.
He took the national flag with both hands and waved it gently.
The bright red flag of the Dragon Kingdom stretches out on a foreign land.
Zhou Tao's heart was filled with emotion as it was draped over her body.
Under the cheers and gazes of the audience, he started trotting on the track, wearing the national flag.
The red flag is waving, the young man shows his talents in a foreign country.
Fight strong enemies with the wind under your feet, overpower the heroes and finally become the king!