Lu Hao's 4x100m men's relay team also won a bronze medal after a fierce competition! The biggest winner of this event was undoubtedly the Jamaican team, led by legendary sprinter Usain Bolt, who crossed the finish line at lightning speed to claim the championship. Meanwhile, Phillips from the United States led his teammates to a silver medal.
When all the competitors gathered for a group photo, an unexpected scene unfolded: Bolt actually invited Lu Hao to stand next to him. It's worth noting that Lu Hao, who is 186cm tall, and Bolt, who is 190cm tall, standing side-by-side resembled two unparalleled martial arts masters facing off, exuding a powerful aura of evenly matched strength.
After the awards ceremony, in the rest area, Coach Yang walked over with a smile, gently patted the shoulders of several young men, and said with his eyes full of praise: "Kids, well done! You're really great! Our track and field team has exceeded its targets this year. One gold, one silver, and one bronze medal is an outstanding achievement!" Hearing this praise, the other team members couldn't contain their joy, and their faces lit up with bright smiles.
Looking back, before the opening of the Beijing Olympics, this team had won an Olympic gold medal in the 110-meter hurdles, but had never achieved a breakthrough in other highly competitive track and field events like sprints. However, today, through tenacious struggle and unremitting efforts, they finally made history, letting the world witness the strength and style of Chinese track and field athletes!
The team events have concluded, leaving only the 400-meter final and the highly anticipated 100-meter sprint final to be fiercely contested. The much-watched Bolt and Phillips are not participating in the 400-meter final, meaning Lu Hao's strongest rival in this event is Louis, the 400-meter world record holder from France. At this moment, Louis is positioned in the advantageous third lane, while Lu Hao is in the relatively disadvantageous eighth lane.
The 400-meter race is arguably the longest sprint event, yet Lu Hao's face remained remarkably calm, devoid of any emotion. Beneath that seemingly composed exterior lay a burning passion; he eagerly anticipated this competition, determined to challenge Louis. Lu Hao had previously tested his 400-meter time, finding it remarkably close to Louis's world record. Therefore, he felt no fear. For him, simply reaching the final was a victory in itself. Thus, once he assumed his starting position, his mind was free of distractions; only the finish line beckoned him to sprint with all his might.
At this moment, the tense atmosphere on the field seemed to freeze. Lu Hao and Louis sped off like arrows, already in the leading group, leaving the third-place team far behind by four body lengths! The outcome of this fierce competition gradually became clear—the gold medal that everyone was eagerly anticipating was about to be decided between Lu Hao and Louis.
For Lu Hao, this is not only about national honor, but also a crucial moment for him to win his first gold medal at the world-renowned Beijing Olympic Games.
The audience's enthusiasm was completely ignited, with cheers and shouts rising and falling, turning the entire stadium into a sea of joy. On the huge screen, the number representing the finish line kept changing, and now only 10 meters remained to achieve final victory! However, in this final sprint, Lu Hao and Louis continued to chase each other relentlessly, neither willing to give up easily.
Finally, the moment of crossing the finish line arrived! All eyes were focused on the two athletes. After careful comparison by the machine, it was clear that Lu Hao's head was slightly ahead of Louis's. This tiny difference determined the outcome of the race, meaning that Lu Hao had successfully won his first Olympic gold medal! At the same time, what was astonishing was that Lu Hao's performance had equaled the world record that Louis had held for eight years! At this moment, history was rewritten, and a new legend was born.
When Lu Hao proudly ascended the highest podium, his excitement was palpable. He gazed up at the bright red Chinese flag slowly rising, and as the majestic national anthem played, he couldn't help but hum along. Below the stage, Qian Duoduo and Lu Yuan embraced tightly, tears of joy streaming down their faces. With tears in her eyes, Qian Duoduo exclaimed, "Honey, Lu Hao has finally realized his dream and won his own gold medal! I'm so happy!" Her voice trembled slightly with excitement, and her face radiated undisguised happiness and pride.
Lu Yuan smiled and said, "You'll be even happier tomorrow, because tomorrow is our son's strong point. In other words, whether he can surpass Phillips and Bolt to become the new world's fastest man will all be decided tomorrow night."
Qian Duoduo immediately nodded and said, "Yes. I believe my son can win the world championship that belongs to him."
Usain Bolt came specifically to watch Lu Hao's 400-meter final. Sitting in the stands, his eyes were fixed on Lu Hao on the track, revealing his attention and expectations for the young athlete. When Lu Hao sprinted across the finish line like lightning, winning the championship with an absolute advantage and stepping onto the podium, the entire stadium erupted in applause and cheers.
After Lu Hao stepped down from the podium, he immediately spotted Usain Bolt striding towards him in the distance. Bolt smiled and warmly extended his hand, grabbing Lu Hao's arm. The two exchanged smiles, their eyes shining with admiration and respect. Like long-lost friends, they began to chat amiably.
At this moment, the reporters who were originally preparing to interview Lu Hao all stopped and gathered around, quietly listening to the conversation between the two world-class athletes. They congratulated each other on their recent outstanding achievements and exchanged their experiences and insights in training. The atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant during their conversation.
Suddenly, Bolt enthusiastically suggested, "After the Olympics are over, our team should take a week-long trip to Beijing together."
Upon hearing this topic, Lu Hao's face immediately lit up with an excited smile, and he nodded in agreement without hesitation.
Bolt then added with a smile, "Then I'll have to trouble you to be my guide and show me around this city with its rich history!"
Lu Hao readily agreed, saying he would do his best to be a good host and show Bolt the unique charm of Beijing. He also gave Bolt a brief introduction to Beijing and promised to take them to visit the Forbidden City and enjoy Chinese cuisine.
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