Qian Duoduo remained silent, his gaze slowly sweeping over Lu Hao, who had just begun preparing, before settling on his three sons beside him. However, the scene was completely quiet; no one spoke.
At this moment, Lu Hao's mind was equally calm and undisturbed. After all, having successfully broken the 10-second barrier in the previous relay race, he had a certain expectation of whether he could break that record again and was able to accept the current situation. As for how fast he would ultimately run, that remained to be seen.
Standing to the side, Phillips looked somewhat dejected. He had initially been certain of winning the Olympic gold medal, but unexpectedly, two unforeseen variables had emerged – Bolt and Lu Hao. Facing Bolt, who was five years younger, Phillips didn't feel particularly special. However, Lu Hao, born in the 90s, greatly surprised him. This guy was participating in the Olympics for the first time, yet he had emerged like a dark horse, displaying astonishing strength. Especially for an Asian to run so fast was truly unbelievable, completely defying common sense!
He knew all too well that before each competition, athletes had to undergo a variety of rigorous and comprehensive testing procedures. Although China, as the host country, had the advantage of home ground, it was undeniable that, globally, no one had dared to act rashly or take risks in this country. On the surface, this nation might appear fragmented and disorganized; but in reality, once united, it was an incredibly powerful iron fist.
Moreover, while the country appears outwardly friendly, with some even deliberately currying favor with other nations for personal gain, its internal population is overwhelmingly composed of people with unwavering integrity. Therefore, faced with this situation, he had no choice but to glare fiercely at the guy lagging behind and secretly blaming his own teammates. He then gave the guy several meaningful glances.
As the first starting gun fired, an unexpected scene unfolded—an athlete from the United States started the race prematurely! Unsurprisingly, this offending athlete was immediately shown a red card and ejected from the track. This sudden false start certainly had a significant psychological impact on many participants. Fortunately, however, the highly anticipated Usain Bolt and Lu Hao were not affected by this unexpected situation.
Scenes from past competitions flashed through Lu Hao's mind. Back then, competitors would often false start, which significantly disrupted their mental state. Fortunately, his father had taught him a unique breathing technique that effectively improved his focus and coordination, while also blocking out distracting sounds. With this technique, he could easily shut out external shouts and other distracting noises. This ability was crucial for a skilled sniper, and Lu Hao's mastery of it undoubtedly delighted Lu Yuan.
Even after the American athlete was penalized for a false start, Lu Hao remained largely unfazed. Meanwhile, Bolt beside him quickly regained his composure, as if the earlier incident had never occurred. Phillips, noticing how quickly Lu Hao and Bolt regained their composure, couldn't help but shake his head inwardly; these two had incredibly strong mental fortitude.
Of course, such a strategy couldn't be used twice in a row. With the sound of the starting gun, the atmosphere instantly became tense. Then, the starting gun fired again, and everyone shot off like arrows, sprinting towards the finish line in the distance. Phillips, already burdened with worries, was somewhat distracted at the start and quickly fell to fifth place. Watching his opponents overtake him one by one like the wind, he could only grit his teeth and desperately try to catch up, but the initial disadvantage was already difficult to overcome. Despite running with all his might, catching up with Bolt in first place and Lu Hao in second was proving incredibly difficult.
It's worth noting that Bolt and Lu Hao, who were in the lead, were neck and neck, with neither able to gain the upper hand. Everyone was cheering for Lu Hao, because the current world record holder in the 100-meter dash is none other than the renowned Bolt!
As time passed, the exciting moment finally arrived—when the two athletes crossed the finish line together, the entire stadium erupted in cheers. Everyone present cheered uncontrollably. The deafening roar wasn't just because a new world record had been set, but also because the athlete who broke it was a young man from China!
Prior to this, the young athlete had never run a sub-10-second time in any world-class competition. Although many believed that competing on home soil would provide an advantage, the young athlete still managed to stand out against the formidable opponent Usain Bolt thanks to his exceptional ability. Surprisingly, Bolt, far from being discouraged, walked over with great joy to shake hands and embrace Lu Hao warmly, offering him his sincerest congratulations.
At this moment, the atmosphere in the spacious and bright studio of the national television station was extremely enthusiastic! The usually composed and highly professional commentators could not contain their excitement and were screaming like children.
And all of this was because of that young man named Lu Hao! In that thrilling 100-meter race that had just ended, Lu Hao streaked across the track like lightning, crossing the finish line at an astonishing speed. At that moment, time seemed to freeze, and the whole world was watching.
Lu Hao has successfully redefined people's understanding of "speed." He has not only become the new 100-meter sprinter, but has also created a legendary chapter in history! Before this, some people might have questioned the ability of Asians, especially those with yellow skin, in sprinting events. But now, Lu Hao has broken these outdated notions and prejudices with his unparalleled strength.
From then on, when people mentioned Asian athletes, the first image that came to mind was no longer just that hurdler, but also this young man who arm wrestled with Bolt.
Having successfully won the championship, Lu Hao has become another highly valuable and prominent sports star after him, thanks to his outstanding performance!
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