"Track and field double stars will face severe challenges!"
After the opening ceremony on the 8th, analyzes of the performance of various athletes in the Olympic Games sprung up like mushrooms after rain.
If the previous media mainly focused on optimistic attitudes, in line with the general environment, and analyzed athletes' positive attitude and good condition in preparing for competition, but now, some unoptimistic information has begun to appear in countless information.
The article highlighted the severe challenges faced by the two track and field stars, Liu Yuxiang and Su Feng.
On the one hand, the title is attractive enough.
On the other hand, the analysis is comprehensive and in place.
Then there is the protagonist.
Both Liu Yuxiang and Su Feng are the absolute protagonists in the domestic media at this time, and no one can compete with their traffic at this time.
In particular, the article also analyzed that a large number of track and field athletes have little hope of winning gold medals. The Chinese team still needs to rely on Su Feng and Liu Yuxiang to win the championship in the Bird's Nest. This undoubtedly inspired the public to read.
"Liu Yuxiang had one win and one loss against Robles in this year's indoor competition. The Cuban youngster's rapid rise is surprising.
Like the Finnish World Championships 110-meter hurdles champion and French player Ducoure, Robles is also characterized by fast speed and strong explosive power. I personally think that his explosive power is stronger than Liu Yuxiang, but he is not as technically proficient as Liu Yuxiang. But even if he is
That's right, this young Cuban player is also Liu Yuxiang's biggest competitor in winning the 2008 Olympic Games.
In addition, American Bramlett also made significant progress, running 7.47 seconds in the 60-meter hurdles, the second best time in the world this year.
Liu Yuxiang's old rivals Doucoure and Alan Johnson have recovered.
The two newcomers and the two old rivals are both as capable as Liu Yuxiang. They can be said to be surrounded by masters. Liu Yuxiang’s journey to win the championship is not optimistic."
"The second is Su Feng. The situation Su Feng faces is simpler and more severe.
Gatlin, Powell and other top players in the world already have a clear disadvantage in front of Su Feng. As long as Su Feng doesn't have any accidents, he can definitely defeat them.
But the problem is the outbreak of Jamaican genius Usain Bolt.
The author has been following Su Feng's games all year round and has watched the videos of Su Feng's games over the years countless times.
Su Feng's opponents ranged from Gatlin at the beginning to Powell later.
Although it was not easy for Su Feng to win the battle with the two, it could be seen every time in the slightest that Su Feng still had an advantage over the two.
But for Bolt, Su Feng's victory is not a matter of ease or difficulty, but a 'risk'. It can be said that every game is a narrow victory. Anyone who has watched Su Feng's games for a long time should be able to feel this.
An indescribable feeling.
Although saying this is a bit rude to the other two Olympic champions and athletes who have set world records, to be honest, Bolt is Su Feng's real opponent, at least in terms of talent.
It can be said that whether Su Feng can win the competition this time is really up in the air, and even the most authoritative expert cannot predict it."
"And everyone's focus is not entirely accurate. Most readers and viewers are now focused on the natural appeal of short track events such as the 100-meter, 200-meter, and 110-meter hurdles.
It is undeniable that this kind of event is far more intense than any other game except for a few sports such as football and basketball, and it is also proof of the peak speed of a race or even a human being, which even football and basketball cannot replace.
But the author focuses on another point.
The Chinese team has strong advantages in water sports, table tennis, badminton and other sports, and there will be no problem in winning a large number of gold medals.
However, at the Olympic Games, only track and field events can raise the national flag and play the national anthem at the main venue! This is something that many people have not paid attention to.
According to the author's analysis, this time the Chinese track and field team, no, the entire Chinese team, if they want to sing the national anthem at the Bird's Nest Stadium, the only hope is Liu Yuxiang and Su Feng!
Therefore, despite all the difficulties and dangers, I still hope they can withstand the pressure and let the Chinese national anthem resound at the main venue of the Bird's Nest!"
This article originally leaked from the paper media, but as soon as it appeared, it caused a large number of reprints on the Internet, and people realized the seriousness of the problem.
"No, I have always felt that the Chinese team has many strong events, and winning gold is not a problem. I never thought that only track and field events can raise the flag and play the national anthem at the Bird's Nest.
Isn’t weightlifting a track and field event? Zhang Xiangxiang of the men’s weightlifting team has a high chance of winning, and it’s not as variable as sprinting.”
"Upstairs, weightlifting does not belong to track and field, hammer throw does. However, although the Chinese team has some capable players, few have the ability to win the championship. Of course, except for Liu Yuxiang and Su Feng."
"Is it so serious? I'm from Shandong, and my whole family came to BJ to watch the Olympics. Most of the tickets I bought were for the Bird's Nest. I won't be able to raise the flag and play the national anthem even once, right?"
"Don't worry, don't listen to the author's nonsense. Liu Yuxiang and Su Feng are double insurances. How can one of them win the championship? Our country, China, will definitely not lose to others."
"No way." Su Feng threw the newspaper on Liu Yuxiang's lap and thought for a long time. He had never read this kind of newspaper in his previous life. Could it be because of the butterfly wings?
It is said that in his previous life, Liu Yuxiang kept a low profile before the Olympics. Although the popularity was high, it was not as explosive as the two of them now. It is reasonable for such a newspaper to appear. After all, traffic is money.
In other words, there was this kind of newspaper in the previous life, but it was just not popular enough that I didn’t see it?
"This is putting the two of us on the fire." Liu Yuxiang laughed bitterly, then put the newspaper on the coffee table, leaned back, held his head in his hands, and put his feet on the coffee table.
Now we are in the Olympic Village. There are only two people in this room, Su Feng and Liu Yuxiang, so it's a bit more casual.
The match between the two will not start until the 15th, so there is still some time.
So after Liu Yuxiang saw the newspaper, he came over and said he wanted Su Feng to read it, but in fact it was also a way to share the pressure.
Su Feng glanced at Liu Yuxiang. In fact, speaking of his face, he looked quite crazy just by making a wide expression. This was not just a problem for competitive athletes.
But at this moment, Liu Yuxiang looked out the window. Although his expression still looked arrogant, the worry between his brows could be seen.
"It's really not easy for you this time, Robles, Johnson, you should belong to the middle generation. The old and the new are flanked by each other. One is powerful and the other is experienced. It is really difficult to win.
But there is still me, I don’t believe that the two of us can’t win a gold medal.” At the end, Su Feng’s words seemed decisive.
Liu Yuxiang glanced at Su Feng, put his feet down, stared at him and said: "I know you mean well, and I dare to say this, can we both fail to win a gold medal?
But these words only boost morale and are not needed here.
In your 100 meters this time, in addition to you and Bolt, Powell, Gatlin, and Tyson Gay all ran under 9 seconds 79.
Before 2004, the world record for 100 meters was 9.79 seconds.
In other words, any one of the five of you who won the previous Olympic Games would be a champion, or a record-breaking champion.
The five of you put together are the strongest 100-meter lineup in all previous Olympic Games.
Can you say you are sure?"
"I just want to boost my morale. Isn't that why you came here? Why else would you come to me?"
"Haha, I'm not here to boost morale, I just want to share the pressure with you. I wasn't as sure as I am now. It turns out that it's really good to have someone who can share the pressure. If this newspaper writes about me, then it's okay.
I don’t dare to think about it anymore.” Liu Yuxiang said with a slight smile.