God of Sprint

Chapter 706 Rio 200m Group Match

After finishing the interview with Yanjing TV, Zhao Yun and his coaching team quickly returned to the hotel to rest.

Because there is a 200-meter race tonight.

Xie Zhenye seemed extremely excited, he knew his chance was coming. This 200-meter killer was finally going to show up.

He had run the 100m quite well, but unfortunately he still missed out on a medal. This time he would definitely not let the 200m medal slip away.

At seven o'clock in the evening in Rio, the men's 200-meter athletes arrived at the venue to warm up.

The men's 200-meter race will officially begin at 7:30.

There are three players from the Flower Growers, Su Bingtian is in the fourth group, Zhao Yun is in the fifth group, and Xie Zhenye is in the seventh group.

Everyone in the venue seemed extremely relaxed. Most of the athletes wore sunglasses and chatted and laughed while warming up.

"Mr Zhao, please don't win the 200m championship this time. Leave some room for us. You know this is my last Olympics. Can you let me retire in peace?" Justin Gatlin said to Zhao Yun jokingly.

"Yes, cousin. Our American team has failed to win gold medals in the 400 meters and 100 meters this time. The 200 meters should give us a chance," Bromell also said.

Zhao Yun stretched his legs and tilted his head to glance at his younger brother. "You have to fight for your life. Look at Norman, he won a bronze medal in his first Olympic Games. You have to run well in the 200 meters."

"Norman is really lucky! I can imagine that Norman will make a lot of money after returning home." Bromell said with a giggle.

Everyone else looked relaxed, but the Jamaican team on the other side looked unusually serious.

Bolt's "defeat" in the 100m final made him look gloomy.

Only his fellow student Blake knew that he was accumulating energy. He had not seen Bolt take the competition so seriously for a long time.

"The first group of runners participating in the men's 200-meter race, please get ready. Please note that only the first group of runners can enter the venue! Other runners, please temporarily step outside the venue and wait for the next group to compete." After the broadcast sounded, the first group of runners began to enter the venue in an orderly manner.

The most eye-catching players in this group are Dix from the American team and Akanisibini, a talented South African player. Both of them are superb and highly regarded star athletes, and this competition is also seen as a fierce duel between the two.

The cheers from the audience on the sidelines continued, and everyone was looking forward to this exciting game.

With the sound of the starting gun, the men's 200m group race officially began.

The contestants rushed out like arrows from a bow.

Dix and Akanisibini rushed out of the starting line almost at the same time. Their speed was so fast that it was like two lightning bolts streaking across the field, causing the audience to burst into exclamations. The air was filled with tension and anticipation, and the audience's heartbeats accelerated with every step they took.

At first, Dix relied on his powerful explosive power to take the lead by half a body length, but Akanisibini did not panic. He maintained a steady rhythm with a firm look, as if he had already planned every step of overtaking in his mind.

As the race passed the halfway mark, the turning point came quietly. Akanisibini began to speed up gradually, and his steps became more powerful.

Less than 50 meters from the finish line, Akanisibini finally found an opportunity to overtake. He kicked hard and rushed forward like an arrow, instantly closing the gap between him and Dix. The cheers of the audience reached a climax, and they held their breath to witness this exciting moment.

Finally, Akanisibini crossed the finish line first with a slight advantage and won the first place in the first group. He raised his arms high, his face filled with the joy of victory, and although Dix won the second place, he also looked at Akanisibini with admiration, and the two shook hands.

As the first group of runners finished their race, the audience cheered and applauded like thunder, and the atmosphere was extremely warm. Then, the second group of 200-meter runners began to enter the stadium one after another.

The most eye-catching athletes in this group are De Grasse from Canada, Jacobs from Italy and the talented young athlete Gardner from the Bahamas. They are all outstanding in their respective countries' sprint events, with outstanding strength and high expectations.

De Grasse is tall and strong, with well-defined muscles and a strong and vigorous step; Jacobs is known for his amazing explosive power and excellent cornering technique; and although Gardner is still young, he has shown extraordinary talent and potential and is hailed as a future star in the sprinting world.

The appearance of these three seeded players made the whole stadium boil, and the audience cheered for them and looked forward to a wonderful match. At the same time, other players were not to be outdone, they also had dreams and beliefs, and were eager to prove their strength on this stage.

With the sound of gunfire, the competition officially began.

Gardner of the Bahamas had a very quick reaction at the start and he was the first to enter the blade edge stage of the curve.

Gardner smoothly maintained his lead at the turn, with De Grasse and Jacobs chasing closely. The gap between the three was minimal and the competition was extremely fierce.

On the straight, De Grasse suddenly exerted his strength and took big steps to try to overtake Gardner. Jacobs followed closely behind.

However, Gardner withstood the pressure, sprinted with all his strength, and finally crossed the finish line first with a slight advantage, winning the victory in the second group.

De Grasse finished second and Jacobs third.

The crowd cheered and applauded the young Bahamian, and De Grasse and Jacobs congratulated Gardner, showing the demeanor of a good athlete.

The third group match instantly became the focus of the audience as the announcement was made. In the audience, people were talking about the three players who were about to play - Alonso from the Bahamas, Maldini from the Netherlands, and Hughes from the UK. Everyone was full of expectations and curiosity, especially about Maldini's performance, which touched the hearts of countless people.

Maldini, the Dutch sprinter who once dominated the 100-meter race, unfortunately missed the Olympic 100-meter semi-finals due to a serious mistake. For him, this 200-meter race is not only a competition, but also an opportunity to prove himself and regain confidence. Whether he can rise up in adversity and break through the siege has become the most concerned issue for everyone.

Before the game started, Maldini stood at the starting line, took a deep breath, and tried to adjust his mentality. There was both tension and determination in his eyes. He knew that at this moment, he had to go all out and leave no regrets.

As the starting gun sounded, the third group's race officially began. Alonso, Maldini and Hughes rushed out of the starting line like three flashes of lightning, instantly attracting the audience's attention to the track. The three of them were evenly matched and their speed was so fast that it was almost difficult to tell who was in front and who was behind.

Maldini did not have an advantage at the start, but with his excellent acceleration ability and good sense of rhythm, he gradually stabilized his position. Halfway through the race, he had successfully caught up with the leading Alonso and Hughes, and the three formed a tight chasing group.

However, the real competition had just begun. Entering the second half, Maldini began to exert his strength, his steps became more powerful, and every push on the ground seemed to release the long-accumulated strength. The audience could clearly see that the expression on his face became more and more resolute, and his eyes flashed with an unyielding light.

Less than 30 meters from the finish line, Maldini finally found an opportunity to overtake. He kicked hard, and his body seemed to be pushed by an invisible force, accelerating instantly and surpassing Alonso and Hughes beside him. He was like a reborn phoenix, blooming the most dazzling light in adversity.

In the end, with amazing speed and tenacious perseverance, Maldini was the first to cross the finish line and won this challenging 200-meter race. He raised his arms high, looked up to the sky and roared, releasing his excitement and joy. At this moment, he proved himself and won the respect and applause of everyone.