Sprint: This champion is a bit weird

Chapter 41 I was born for the arena and stage!
  Different from the cheers of domestic and Chinese audiences in the stadium,
  In the competition venue, Wen Hao looked at the number displayed on the timer, and the emotion that burst out immediately was not joy.

Gong Wei happily came over and hugged him vigorously, and then rushed to the edge of the auditorium to get the national flag.

Wen Hao sat down and looked up at the big screen, waiting for the results to be updated after calibration.

Soon, the final score list was released:
  1——China——Wenhao——6.56 NR
  2——China——Gong Wei——6.60 PB
  3 – Qatar – Francis – 6.62 PB
  4 - Neon - Kenji Fujimitsu - 6.63 PB
  5 – Thailand – Sandy Wachala – 6.65 PB
  6——Neon——Gaoping Shenshi——6.65 PB
  7 - Qatar - Abdullah - 6.67 = SB
  8 – Saudi Arabia – Hassan Habib – 6.69
  Confirmed, it is indeed 6 seconds 56.

Wen Hao smiled happily to himself, with many thoughts in his mind.

10.35, 6.59, 6.58, 6.56, these four numbers may seem unremarkable, but if you are a track and field enthusiast who is very familiar with Chinese sprinting, you may be able to understand the origin and meaning behind them.

Only now did he suddenly feel that his rebirth seemed to have its own destiny?

"Why are you still sitting on the ground in a daze? Get up and celebrate!"

Gong Wei threw the rolled-up national flag in his hand, then pulled Wen Hao up and went around the field to celebrate.

After interacting with the audience, we followed the staff’s instructions and took a group photo with Francis.

Then Wen Hao came to the timer alone and took a photo with his newly created national record of 6.56.

There is no need to go into details about subsequent processes such as reporter interviews.
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  Information takes time to spread.

In fact, shortly after the 60-meter final, the news that Wen Hao broke the national record and won the championship was spread back to China via a telegraph report from Xinhua News Agency.

Portal websites such as Sohu, Baidu, Tencent, and Xinlang have followed up and reported. However, in this era, the Internet has not yet been widely popularized, so the speed and scope of information dissemination are still very limited, and it can only be regarded as a warm-up.

Until 19:11 Yanjing time, the "News Report" program suddenly changed the screen:
  (Host introduction)

"Not long ago, in the men's 60-meter final of the Asian Indoor Track and Field World Championships in Pattaya, Thailand, Chinese player Wen Hao won the championship with a time of 6 seconds and broke the national record held by himself.

(Insert game footage)
  据悉，此次男子60米项目总共有三轮比赛，比赛时间分别为燕京时间的上午11点、下午16点、傍晚18点。在前两轮的比赛中，文浩就两度跑出佳绩，分别以6秒59、6秒58的成绩两次刷新了全国纪录。

In the final two hours later, Wen Hao ranked in lane 6. He performed well in the final and continued his strong performance in the first two rounds. He finally won the championship with a time of 6 seconds and set a new national record for the third time in one day! 』

A standard news report does not include any emotional comments, but simply narrates the time, process and results of the event.

If such news reports were posted on the Internet, few would be willing to watch them carefully, let alone stop to comment.

But, this is "Newscast"!
  He is also an Olympic champion, so why is Liu Xiang the most popular?
  Because under the special background of the times, the honor Liu Xiang received has been deeply bound to the expectations of the people and even the dignity of the nation.

"The first yellow athlete to break European and American dominance in straight track events"

This name is not only a fact, but also the most fundamental reason why Liu Xiang can surpass countless Olympic champions and become one of the two giants in domestic sports traffic.

What has been experienced and taken for granted is the most difficult for people to cherish.

Only those things that have never been owned and that can make people flock to them will be regarded as treasures.

For the 100-meter event, China has no shortage of Asian champions before. At present, China has had all the honors in track and field events in Asia, except for the men's 100-meter championship in the Asian Games.

Wen Hao is not the first Chinese athlete to win the men's 60m gold medal at the Asian Indoor Track and Field Championships.

But he is the first Chinese athlete to win the Asian championship at such an age by breaking the national record three times in a row in one day!
  Once the content of "News Broadcast" was broadcast, it triggered varying degrees of response from all walks of life.

On the Internet, in major forums and post bars, track and field enthusiasts gathered together to celebrate through words and pictures, which was very lively.

[Baohaoidi Zongzi: It’s so fierce. Didn’t everyone say bad things about Wen Hao before, saying that he is definitely a short-lived flash in the pan? ]    [Meet the uncle: What are you doing with those 50 bad-mouthed people who hate the Communist Party of China? They know nothing about track and field and sprinting? 】

[Cute little Tiaotiao: Unfortunately, there is still a gap between Mansol's Asian record of 6 seconds, but at the same age of 51, Wen Hao is much better than Mansol, and the future is promising! 】

[Zero 01: I see many people saying that it is too early to cultivate sports talents in China. I feel that Wen Hao now is a bit like Zhao Haohuan. If they are like them who have crazy results before they are adults, will it affect the upper limit of the future? 】

[Longmei Bao: There is no need to worry about this. Zhao Haohuan has not received scientific training, so it is a short-lived one. Not to mention that Wenhao is now backed by Tsinghua University and the national team. If it is really not possible at home, the worst he can do is go to the United States to train! 】

[No way means no way: You broke the national record three times in one day. This is just an indoor competition. If it is outdoor, then it will not go to heaven? 】

[Sunny Traveler: As long as Wen Hao is not injured in the follow-up, breaking the national 100-meter record is almost certain, but I feel that everyone should take a longer-term view. How about breaking the Asian record before the Yanjing Olympics? I think it really makes sense! 】

"Oh! Wen Hao! I didn't expect to see you here! Can you take a photo with us?"

"Well, yes, are you coming to Pattaya for a trip?"

"Yeah, I'm from the Northeast. It's always cold in our place, but it's still warm in this tropical city!"

Well, it seems that no matter what era, as long as conditions permit, the brothers, sisters, uncles and aunts in the Northeast like to run to the south.

The family in front of me has even come to Thailand, and they are quite enjoying themselves.

Gong Wei swallowed the pineapple fried rice in his mouth and looked at Wen Hao with envy in his eyes.

After the competition was over and interviews with various media were completed, the two pairs of masters and apprentices came to this busy seaside city to have a celebration banquet.

We haven't even finished our meal yet, but several waves of tourists and local Chinese are coming to see Wen Hao for photos and autographs.

As for him, the runner-up player who won the silver medal and also brought glory to the country, he has not yet "opened".

Who wouldn’t envy this?

After taking the group photo, Wen Hao said goodbye to the Northeastern family with a smile and sat down to eat again.

Tom Yum Goong, coconut chicken soup, pineapple fried rice, curry fried crab, banana pancakes. Thai food has a unique flavor and is not as weird as Indian "food". Even Li Qing, a native of Yanjing, can accept it.

After a brief celebration dinner, the four of them wandered around the busy city again and bought some famous local souvenirs and specialties.

During this period, it was natural to be recognized by passers-by, who asked for photos, autographs, etc. Wenhao always accepted everyone who came, and his attitude was very friendly from beginning to end.

During this process, Li Qing once suggested that Wen Hao buy a hat and wear it, which could reduce the probability of being recognized by passers-by.

But Wen Hao declined with a smile.

"Where is this? Coach, please think about how Brother Xiang is treated in China. If I become a track and field superstar in the future, won't I have to face this kind of thing sooner or later?"

"Now it's just like rehearsing in advance. It's a bit troublesome, but every time I'm recognized, I feel happy for myself from the bottom of my heart."

"Perhaps, I am born with the kind of personality that likes to express myself in front of the world, eager to get people's attention, and eager to be surrounded by thousands of lights."

"The more attention I get from others and the more enthusiastic cheers and applause I get from the outside world, the better I can perform in the game."

"I was born for the arena and the stage!"

(End of this chapter)