Before the World Championships

Qu Chi has had nothing to do recently except training, but she didn't ask the team to give her a day off.

Ever since she met the World Championships performance standards, He Yang has emphasized to her the importance of doping tests, and this time it was not just a simple reminder.

It’s okay to be an unknown athlete, but those who have already qualified to participate in international competitions are basically the regular targets of the World Anti-Doping Committee’s spot checks.

In addition to external factors, inspections will be particularly sudden and unexpected for projects where the Chinese may achieve breakthroughs.

For example, in one Olympic Games, the national team players were checked almost every day, and they had to report to their permanent positions at any time during the weekdays and off-season. Once notified of a temporary inspection, they had to be ready within two hours. If they were unable to be tested in time, the consequence would be all kinds of wrangling regarding their results.

Competitive events such as track and field sprinting and swimming are key monitoring targets.

Although on the surface the principle of fairness is strictly adhered to, in fact, from the number of random checks on Chinese and foreign athletes, it can be seen that there is some fairness, because strict adherence to the principle makes it seem very unfair.

However, as an athlete, what else can she do? If she wants to get tested, she can get tested. She is not afraid.

In July, the Asian Championships kicked off, but Dong Zichun ultimately failed to win the championship.

It was understandable, but she also achieved the best result in the women's 400 meters in the Asian Championships, winning the bronze medal with a time of 51.87 seconds, which also broke her personal best record.

The silver medalist in this Asian Championships was an acquaintance of Qu Chi, the 19-year-old Livishar, who had lost to Qu Chi in the previous Asian Youth Championship with a PB of 51.33 seconds.

Gold medalist Tamim has broken the 51-second barrier and has run under 50.90 seconds many times this year.

She will also participate in the World Championships. This Asian Championships is only the first intercontinental medal of honor in her sports career. If nothing unexpected happens, Tamimu will be one of the top 400m athletes in Asia in the future.

Under the attention of track and field fans all over the world, the biennial top event, the carnival moment for track and field enthusiasts has finally arrived.

The national track and field team has sent a total of 44 athletes to the World Championships, including sprinters, high jumpers, long jumpers, shot puts and discus throws, including Qu Chi, Sun Yimian and Yan Feng.

After more than ten hours of flight, everyone felt a little uncomfortable after landing.

Fortunately, the national team's logistical support was in place and the hotel had been contacted in advance. The athletes had settled in and Qu Chi and Sun Yimian were assigned to the same room.

With the competition approaching, Sun Yimian wants to get to know this sister.

However, she was surprised by Qu Chi's silence. She had interacted with him during previous interviews and he did not seem to be an introvert. His silence was probably due to pre-match nervousness.

Sun Yimian's own race schedule was later, but the women's 400 meters started on the morning of the second day of the competition.

She was worried that Qu Chi would not be able to adjust his mood during the competition, and that being too nervous would affect the game and would be counterproductive.

As for herself, she will compete in the women's 400m semi-finals on the afternoon of the third day, and the women's 200m preliminaries on the fifth day... To be frustrating, Qu Chi may have been eliminated, and her competition has not started yet, so it is not her turn to be nervous for the time being.

"Are you friends with Wang Yu?"

Qu Chi was about to take his clothes to take a shower. He turned around and looked at her. He paused and nodded: "Yeah."

Wang Yu was a good common topic. She and Sun Yimian trained 200 meters together, and she and Qu Chi were from the same provincial team. Sun Yimian felt that through Wang Yu she should be able to persuade Qu Chi to relax.

"Wang Yu has a carefree personality and is very relaxed during competitions. Few young players are as relaxed as her."

Qu Chi waited for her to finish, and felt that this statement did not require her to flatter him, so he hummed again and said, "I'll go take a shower first."

Sun Yimian scratched his head, embarrassed: "Okay, you wash first."

Could it be that she's unlikable? Why does she seem so unapproachable?

Qu Chi didn't know that Sun Yimian was trying to tell her not to be too nervous, but she really wasn't nervous at all. In fact, she was quite excited...

With a dull face, she seemed unconvincing, but she was indeed excited.

She even subconsciously controlled herself and suppressed herself because she was afraid that being too excited would affect the game.

At the age of 18, she became the first Chinese athlete to win the women's 400m event at the World Championships. No matter how stable her mentality is, she can't help but feel happy for herself.

Inside his body, the desire to fight with the world's top players, to race, and to surpass all powerful opponents was already burning.

She hasn't competed for nearly a month and a half. It can be said that her competitive form has accumulated during this period. If she breaks out at the right time, her results may take a big step forward.

Fortunately, the women's 400m preliminaries were on the afternoon of the second day of the competition, and it was quick, so she could quickly release her excitement.

It is 9:35 a.m. at the World Championships venue, which is a little after 3 p.m. in China.

The six-hour time difference symbolizes the great distance. Unless you are a die-hard and wealthy track and field fan, no one will rush here to watch it live. Fortunately, the World Championships should be broadcast on the sports channel.

Since Deng Zijing started following Qu Chi, he has joined many 400m fan groups, quietly reporting Qu Chi's competition information in them. There are many people who follow the 400m event of the World Championships like him. In the afternoon, it is a good time to slack off, and people in various groups are gradually discussing track and field competitions.

Brother Feng has withdrawn from the men's 100m race, leaving us with one less runner in the sprint group.

This year's World Championships were so intense, it just didn't really concern our Chinese team [sweat]

[It’s ok, the 400 meters is almost here, come on Quchi]

[Why did Fengge retire? He hasn't been in good shape this season. Is he afraid of fighting?]

"Shut up! Isn't it normal for athletes to have ups and downs in their physical condition? There's no need to work so hard for a single moment of achievement. This is for the sake of your health."

[Qu Chi is so young, I wonder if she can't hold on. Is there any gossip in the group? How is Qu Chi doing?]

[Being young, apart from the physical fitness, mentality, and experience, there is nothing else that is lacking.]

[Dude, you're toxic, right? Say something nice, my palms are sweating. Watching the live broadcast made me sweat profusely.]

This is our first time at the World Championships in the 400m. We're not asking for advancement, just a safe finish and a good result will do. Yan Feng's condition is so severe that many people are complaining.

…

There are many people with different opinions on the Internet, but no matter who they are, they all want to see Qu Chi safely on the field. As long as he finishes the race, he will win.

Yan Feng, a famous 100m athlete of the national team, suddenly withdrew from the competition. Although the announcement said that he was injured during training, many people were still holding their breath.

There are only two female generals left.

Quchi was assigned to the fifth group.

There are 54 women's 400m athletes in this event, divided into 7 groups. The top three in each group will advance directly, and the top three of the remaining athletes will advance as substitutes.

Under the strict entry standards of this World Championships, any athlete who can step onto this field should not be underestimated.

Outside the TV, nervous audiences are waiting for the Chinese players to appear on stage.

Soon, Qu Chi came to the warm-up area. Coincidentally, Qu Chi was the only non-black player in the group.

Among the people with dark skin favored by the sun, Qu Chi's skin, which was originally a little wheat-colored due to long-term training, looks quite white.

In sprinting events, black represents the talent given by God, while yellow rarely succeeds in breaking through the black gate.

The athletes present all remembered that there had been yellow people on this track before, but it had been a long time, and it was not the 400 meters.

"Hey, new face."

Qu Chi looked over subconsciously.

The coaching staff had communicated with her about her opponents in the group, so she easily recognized that this person was last year's Diamond League champion and the Olympic women's 400m gold medalist three years ago.

Ophelia.

Wild card player.

Each country can only have a maximum of three qualified participants in each event, while there is no limit on wildcard spots for the annual champion.

This is equivalent to a contestant like Ophelia, who can win an extra place in the competition for her country.

Even as a wild card, he definitely has the ability to finish under 50 seconds.

When she won the Olympic gold medal, her time was 49.10 seconds. In last year's Diamond League, she also won the championship with a time of 50.10 seconds... This is the world's top competition. Qu Chi just broke 51 seconds, but among her opponents, there are already world champions.

It's fascinating.

I wonder how big the difference is between this girl and the girl with ponytail in my dream.

"Hello, nice to meet you."

The contestant named Ophelia raised a finger and shook it with a bright smile.

"Nonono~ I don't really know you now. I'm surprised to see you here, but if I don't see you in the next game, I'll forget you."

Ophelia turned around and started stretching. She didn't take the unfamiliar young oriental athlete seriously. She was one of the strongest people on this track, so these characters who were destined to become passers-by were not important.

Qu Chi was slightly stunned, then laughed.

"Really? So what you mean is that if we meet next time, you will take the initiative to get to know me?"

Ophelia's eyes were sharp, and she smiled: "Good luck to you, handsome girl."