amaotonovel Chapter 244 This is terrible! Don't forget you're sports reporters!
Chapter 244 This is terrible! Don't forget you're sports reporters!
Upon arriving in the corridor, Lin Chen immediately spotted his two biggest rivals in this competition.
Erickson and Leung Man-tong.
Although Lin Chen is currently the national record holder, they were both the champion and runner-up in the national grand prix a year ago.
Moreover, Lin Chen's performance was only 0.01 and 0.02 seconds faster than theirs at the time.
The difference is not very obvious.
Ai Lixi and Liang Wentang also paid more attention to Lin Chen, a completely unfamiliar face.
But that's about it.
After all, Lin Chen's time on the 400-meter track was too short.
Even with his outstanding achievements, it was only at a provincial sports meet after all.
Although the results at the provincial sports meet were recognized by the sports community.
However, due to issues with refereeing and equipment accuracy, it is widely believed that Lin Chen's results may be somewhat inflated.
Moreover, the two of them were well aware that they had actually broken this so-called national record during their training.
However, when everyone arrived at the arena, Alixi and Liang Wentang immediately felt a little out of place.
Because most of the reporters who should have been surrounding them ended up standing next to Lin Chen.
"Lin Chen, may I ask why you are representing Beijing in this national competition?"
"Lin Chen, it's been more than half a year since your last public competition. You've been busy with the college entrance exam and just proved Goldbach's conjecture. Do you have any time to train?"
Cameras were all pointed at Lin Chen, as reporters eagerly stretched out their microphones towards him.
Both of them felt somewhat aggrieved.
Please, you're sports reporters!
Why interview an amateur athlete when you don't interview real athletes?
Indeed, in most people's eyes, Lin Chen is just an amateur. After all, his status as a genius college student is too dazzling, so much so that most people don't think Lin Chen is a professional athlete.
Although Lin Chen already possesses a national-level athlete certificate.
"Ailixi, have you been following player Lin Chen?"
When a reporter suddenly asked a question, Alixi frowned.
"I won't pay attention to others, I'll only pay attention to myself!"
A rather assertive answer.
"Liang Wentang, have you been following contestant Lin Chen?"
On the other side, Leung Man-tong was asked a similar question.
"I only have one opponent this year."
When Liang Wentang answered this question, his gaze was directed at Alixi.
Well, it seems neither of them takes Lin Chen seriously.
But it's not their fault, since Lin Chen has only participated in two public competitions.
If it weren't for the buzz surrounding his previous proof of Goldbach's conjecture, the reporters at the scene wouldn't have been that interested in him.
A provincial sports champion?
Don't be silly, even if you break the record, it's nothing.
Then they lined up to check in and draw lots. Lin Chen was assigned to the fourth group in the preliminary round, not with the other two.
"Good luck, Lin Chen. You don't need to push yourself too hard in the qualifiers; just treat them as a warm-up."
Coach Ou smiled broadly upon seeing Lin Chen's draw.
Unlike others, he had personally witnessed Lin Chen's strength.
In fact, after confirming that Lin Chen could represent the Beijing team in the game, he even had Lin Chen run once to check his condition.
After all, Coach Ou knew that Lin Chen hadn't appeared on the track since that Dongjiang Province competition.
He understood, after all, the other person was busy with the college entrance examination and the International Mathematical Olympiad, so how could they have time to continue training?
But the final result almost made his jaw drop.
Now, he's mentally prepared to see others make fools of themselves.
Moments later, the group stage of the National Games men's 400-meter preliminary round officially began.
"On your marks..."
With the starter's voice, the first group of athletes began to take the field.
Elixi was among them; he was in the first group.
Despite his confidence, Lin Chen also watched the qualifiers from the sidelines.
As the great man aptly said, "Strategically despise your opponent, but tactically take them seriously."
Even with cheat codes, he wouldn't underestimate anyone.
After all, there are indeed strong individuals in this world who do not rely on cheat codes.
"preparation……"
With a "bang," a gunshot rang out, and Alixi took the lead.
His starting motion was textbook precise, perfectly timed to the second of the starting gun.
After the start, the acceleration process was smooth and effortless.
Along the way, amidst the rapid breathing, his speed not only did not decrease, but steadily increased.
During the sprint phase, Elixi unleashed her full potential, her body bursting with astonishing energy, her stride frequency reaching an astonishing speed, her steps like a torrential downpour.
In the blink of an eye, Alixi crossed the finish line.
A moment later, Lin Chen was also taken aback when he saw Alixi's score.
45 second 10!
This achievement actually broke the national record that Lin Chen had set just a few months ago!
Awesome!
Lin Chen couldn't help but exclaim in his heart.
I never imagined that my national record would be broken after only a few months?
Is it you who's cheating or me?
You think you can surpass my achievements, even though I have cheat codes?
Just as Lin Chen was in shock, the audience erupted in cheers.
In the live broadcast room, Liu Feiren exclaimed in amazement, "Unbelievable! This is just the preliminary round, and Alixi has already broken the record!"
The female host was also somewhat incoherent: "Ladies and gentlemen, just now, our athlete, Elixi, broke the national men's 400-meter record!"
"He truly deserves to be the top male 400-meter runner in China right now!"
A record-breaking preliminary round showed that Elixi's strength surprised all her competitors, including Lin Chen.
However, today's 400-meter race is destined to be a fierce battle.
Next, the group stage of the second group began.
Elizabeth's biggest rival, Leung Man-tong, is in this group.
Just as the audience was cheering for Alixi breaking the national record, Liang Wentang sprinted off the track.
In the blink of an eye, the results were out.
45 second 09!
At this moment, the fans of Alixi who were just cheering were dumbfounded.
Their idol's newly set record was broken in less than a day!
Wow! This is going to be a good show!
In the live broadcast room, Liu Feiren couldn't stop smiling.
It's been a long time since I've seen such an exciting scene.
Clearly, Alixie and Leung Man-tong are locked in a fierce competition.
The audience was watching the spectacle, and the reporters were going crazy over the new record.
As a result, Lin Chen, who was previously the center of attention, suddenly seemed to have become virtually invisible.
If it weren't for the record-breaking achievements of Ai Lixi and Liang Wentang, Lin Chen's brilliance would undoubtedly have been exceptionally dazzling.
But now, everyone's attention is focused on these two veteran superstars.
As a newcomer to the competition, Lin Chen's star power dimmed considerably.
Then came several more rounds of group matches.
This also includes the fourth group, where Lin Chen is located.
However, compared to the previous two groups, the following group matches are not very interesting.
Even Lin Chen's performance was mediocre, although his result was actually quite good, 45.13 seconds, which was the same as his own record.
But after the two previous lavish meals, Lin Chen's performance seemed somewhat lackluster in the reporter's eyes.
However, Liu Feiren in the studio praised Lin Chen a few times, saying that he hadn't suffered a decline in performance due to the college entrance examination and seemed to be doing quite well.
But only Coach Ou knew that Lin Chen had taken his words to heart and was warming up!
"Well done! Don't put too much pressure on yourself. There are still the semi-finals and finals to come. Conserve your energy and just give it your all in the finals!"
Just as Coach Ou patted Lin Chen on the shoulder and emphasized the tactics again, Lin Chen suddenly received a message from the staff of the Beijing team that someone was looking for him.