On August 21, 2009, at 20:20 in the evening, the 75,000-seat Olympic Stadium in Berlin was packed with people. Men's long jump and women's hammer throw competitions were going on on the field. Some spectators were watching with gusto, but in fact all the spectators were watching.
Looking forward to the upcoming men's 200m World Championship finals.
In the lounge, Bolt kicked everyone out, and coach Mills, without the slightest hesitation, waved his hand and let everyone exit the lounge, including himself.
Soon, Bolt was the only one left in the large lounge, and he even heard the footsteps of others walking away.
"Why did you choose to run?" After everyone left, Bolt said to himself in pain, holding his head.
Losing to Su Feng again in the 100m was a big blow to Bolt. Although he had convinced himself on the field that he must win it back in the next game, he tried not to think about the 100m final these two days.
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But before the duel with Su Feng was about to start again, his psychology was still a little chaotic. All the negative emotions burst out and converged into a kind of fear, giving him an urge to escape.
But he endured it with his strong willpower. Competitive athletes must endure all this, and the more successful the athlete is, the more so. What he needs to find now is a reason to continue running with strong strength.
"Why run?"
Of course it's for money, but not entirely.
"We are small, we are poor, but we are proud", this is a saying often said by Jamaicans.
For them, only running can bring everything they want!
Jamaica is a country in the Caribbean. As the origin of Blue Mountain Coffee, it has a population of about 3 million and an area of about 10,000 square kilometers, which is similar to the size of a fourth-tier city in China.
Because it is a small country, coupled with its long history of colonial rule, Jamaica has a weak national power base and lacks domestic industries. Tourism has become a pillar industry locally, accounting for more than 60% of GDP, but overall it is still a poor country.
Although they are not rich, they are optimistic and laugh and fall in love with a free sport, which is running.
Locally, there are about 20 professional track and field competitions in Jamaica every year, including 260 professional track and field teams and more than 80,000 athletes participating. This is equivalent to 1 professional runner for every 40 Jamaicans.
, excluding the elderly and children, there is almost one professional track and field athlete for every 20 people. This ratio is already amazing.
Before joining professional sports teams, a large number of Jamaican children in rural areas will conduct physical training in the mountains, on the land, and by the river. Many athletes have reached the Olympic Games from these places step by step.
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Running, in Jamaica, is the only way for poor children to get out of the mountains.
Just like children in remote areas of China who have to travel for hours to go to school.
Just like the children in Brazil who take football as their career and life.
Just like the easiest place for black Americans to get ahead is to get a sports scholarship to enter college and then join the NBA and other sports leagues.
Track and field is their only way out!
And when it comes to North America, many people have the impression that there are only three countries: Canada, the United States, and Mexico. In fact, in addition, there are 28 countries and regions in the Caribbean, and Jamaica is definitely the most famous one among them.
This is what every Jamaican player has worked hard for.
Looking back at history, it can be traced back as far as the 1948 London Olympics. Almost the entire history of sprinting was written by Jamaicans, such as Don Quarry, Milani Oti, Lennox Miller, and Deon Hemmings.
Bertrand Cameron, Herb MacKenlay, and Ansel Winter, if you include the descendants of Jamaican immigrants, there are many more.
In those Olympic men's 100-meter races before the 21st century, those shining names, such as Canada's Ben Johnson and Donovan Bailey, Britain's Linford Christie, and those of Jamaican origin simply won gold medals and world records.
Guaranteed. In fact, at least one of their parents, such as Sandra Farmer, Inger Miller, and the notorious Marion Jones, has Jamaican ancestry.
Around 2000 years ago, Jamaica ushered in the era of Powell. Thanks to the development of online media, a large number of people around the world learned about the existence of Jamaica through Powell.
But the good times did not last long. Even when Powell was at his peak, he was always suppressed by Su Feng, not to mention that after Su Feng took the lead to enter 9 seconds 70, he was the best in the world, and others could only hold back!
However, the innate genes and complete training system of the Jamaicans came into play at this time. He found Bolt, a unique genius, and allowed the Jamaicans to see the possibility of defeating Su Feng. Bolt became Jamaica's best player after Powell.
track and field hero!
But the subsequent process was not as satisfactory. Bolt was defeated by Su Feng again and again. Although it could be seen that Su Feng struggled to win every time, but he could win!
He finally defeated Su Feng in the Golden League, but was knocked back to his original form in the World Championships.
"Is it uncomfortable?" "It's uncomfortable."
"Are you willing?" "Not willing."
"Of course I'm not willing to give in!" Thinking of this, Bolt stood up suddenly, as if a passionate passion was stirring in his heart.
To a certain extent, Jamaica's track and field practice is the same as the Chinese people's common habits. They will only pray to God when it is beyond human resources. At other times, they must embody the nation's fighting spirit. We have Yue Fei, who must embody
Fearless dedication, we have ***.
They are all people from the past, and the stories of our ancestors encourage me.
Bolt was like this at this time. The children who got up early in the morning for long-distance running in the mountains, and the seniors who had achieved world-renowned achievements became his spiritual motivation, inspiring all his fighting spirit and making him no longer
fear.
After a long time, the closed door was opened neatly with a click, and then Bolt appeared at the door standing tall and straight, with high fighting spirit.
"Let's do it!"
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At 21:30, all eight athletes in the 200m finals of the World Championships stood on the starting line.
Marcos, Kim Collins, Tyson Gay, Su Feng, Usain Bolt, Gatlin, Powell, Spearmon!
Eight athletes who could be said to be all famous stood in a diagonal line on the field.
Even without any movement, it is still star-studded and full of momentum.
Because of the track and field storm inspired by Su Feng and Usain Bolt, the popularity of men's 100-meter and 200-meter sports in the world is only rivaled by football at this time, and these top athletes are the beneficiaries. Even if they have not won a major championship,
Just being able to compete with Su Feng and Bolt has already made them famous and prominent.
And now, at the World Championships in Berlin, they have gathered together again. What kind of exciting battle will they bring to people?