Sprint champion: start standing on the Olympic field

Chapter 125 Zhang Accompanies Meng's Trip to New York
June 2007, 6, New York, USA.

At the New York airport at this time, Zhang Peimeng was following behind the coach with a backpack on his shoulders, looking at the scene in front of him with excitement.

Most of his overseas competitions were in Asia, but this time he was able to come to Europe and the United States. He saw different races and buildings, and felt novelty everywhere.

As for why Zhang Peimeng came here, it's about his time of 10 seconds in the domestic Sichuan Athletics Invitational last year.

Although this is much faster than Su Feng's previous Chinese [-]-meter record, but because China's [-]-meter record has been upgraded to a world record, it has not attracted much attention, and it has only been circulated in the sports media , not out of the circle.

After all, Su Feng's [-]-meter score is too dazzling, and people's eyes are naturally attracted by this score when he runs casually.

However, this result has attracted the attention of the IAAF, and specially invited him to participate in the 100-meter race in New York, but he can only be ranked ninth.

It stands to reason that this kind of Grand Prix requires athletes to rank within 40 in their individual events, and within 20 in the Golden League.

But exceptions are not uncommon.

For example, in the Shanghai Gold Grand Prix and the Osaka Grand Prix in Japan, each country will have one or two places to recommend.

Both China and Japan often let their own athletes go to the world.

As for Zhang Peimeng here.

On the one hand, his results are considered qualified to set foot on this runway, and he will not lose too badly.

On the other hand, it is the IAAF's plan. In order to enhance the influence of the event, it is nothing for them to use some means within the rules.

Su Feng's current influence in the United States can be said to be quite special.

His performance is not much weaker than that of Michael Johnson, but he is far less popular than Michael Johnson in the United States.

But at the same time, his fame is bigger than Michael Johnson.

This is mainly because he is not an American, but he has defeated many American players in a row. It can be said that after he landed in the United States, no American player has beaten him.

This is very uncomfortable for proud Americans, but now it is 07, and it is only a track and field event, and it has not yet come to the time when the Chinese and Chinese companies will do everything they can to deal with China.

However, Americans still have a knot in their hearts.

This is why Zhang Peimeng was invited.

On the one hand, the IAAF will naturally not elaborate on the fact that Zhang Peimeng is not qualified. In this case, what American audiences see is another Chinese on their own track.This will attract a lot of attention.

On the other hand, Zhang Peimeng's final results will never be as dazzling as Su Feng's. Most American players can beat him, which will also increase the interest of the American audience.

After all, for Su Feng, if he can't win all the time, the American audience is likely to be fatigued.

In this way, Zhang Peimeng was invited to compete in New York, USA.

As for why it is not Eugene station, the main reason is that Eugene is too small and definitely not as influential as an international metropolis like New York.

Zhang Peimeng and coach Li Qing naturally didn't know the twists and turns. After receiving the news, they just thought it was brought about by Su Feng's influence. Europeans and Americans wanted to see more Chinese sprinters' matches.

Therefore, the two were also very excited. After all, although this was normal for Su Feng, it was a very rare opportunity for them to come to Europe and the United States to compete.

This is also why many people in the previous life wondered why every European and American competition could only see Liu Yuxiang, and only occasionally saw some other Chinese players. Not enough grades to go.

If it is true that Chinese athletes can participate in some large-scale competitions certified by the IAAF in Europe and the United States, they will be almost equal to the level of Olympic masters in China.

This is very different from the United States, where even the Olympic champions have to participate in the domestic trials, and sometimes they may not be selected.

This is also the gap between American track and field and Chinese track and field, and it will not be closed for a while.

"Coach, it's Su Feng and Coach He." Zhang Peimeng is tall, young, and has good eyesight. Li Qing is still looking for someone, and he has already seen Su Feng's master and apprentice who came to pick them up.

"Hello, Lao Li." Zhang Peimeng called out, and He Jun not far away saw them, and immediately greeted them and came over.

Zhang Peimeng received the invitation from the IAAF one day after the end of the Eugene station, and Su Feng will also go to the New York station, so Coach Li will naturally contact He Jun.

After all, when we are away from home, we are all members of the Chinese team and we will definitely take care of each other.

If there were only the two of them, master and apprentice, they would be blind. Even if they knew where the competition field was, they still had to solve problems such as training by themselves.

Now with Su Feng and He Jun, these are no longer a problem.

"Old He, haha, I didn't expect that we could join forces in Europe and America."

"I didn't expect it either, but the results of accompanying Meng have also arrived, and it is also very beneficial for him to experience the level of international competitions in advance.

Coach Tian is very impressed with Pei Meng, maybe our Chinese team will have an extra important medal in the 08 Olympics. "

When He Jun mentioned this, the excitement in his body came from the heart, and there was no utilitarian heart in it. He was really happy with the breakthrough of the national track and field.

Su Feng is an individual, while the relay team is a group.

The 100m can be said to be the crown of track and field individual events, while the 4×100m relay is the crown of team events.

And the Chinese relay team does have a chance now.

As far as he knows, in the hot atmosphere of track and field, domestic sprinters can be said to be very motivated, and Zhang Peimeng's performance is proof.

It's not just reputational, it's practical.

For example, in the Sichuan Invitational Tournament that Zhang Peimeng participated in, the previous champion was awarded 5000 yuan, but now it has been directly raised to 10 yuan.

Athletes, in addition to winning glory for the country, naturally also have to support their families.

However, the country's funds are limited, and it was impossible to spend so much money in each province and city before.

But it is different now. The 5000 bonus, on the one hand, is more supported by the state, but it is impossible to directly increase from 10 to [-].

The main thing here is the flow effect.

Due to the appearance of Su Feng and Liu Yuxiang, more people began to pay attention to track and field, and naturally more people bought tickets.

At the same time, smart merchants also see these traffic, and then they will sponsor, and this is how the money comes.

Zhang Peimeng is just an example.

There is also a person Su Feng is familiar with, Chen Zhilong. His best time has been raised to 10 seconds recently, and he is currently collecting bonuses in China.

And Liu Yu's best time has come to 10 seconds.

Plus Zhang Peimeng's 10 seconds 04.

Finally, there is the most important Su Feng's unbeatable 9 seconds.

The combination of these four people might really be able to create some miracles in the Olympics.

(End of this chapter)