just to make those dreams come true

Chapter 292 The Last Day of Track and Field

雅典时间8月28日晚22点50分，燕京时间8月29日凌晨3点50分。

Olympic Stadium.

A fierce women's 4*400-meter relay race ended. With an absolute advantage of more than one second ahead of the No. 2 Russian team, the American team won the gold medal in this event.While once again proving their strong position in the sprint event, it also made countless spectators feel more and more precious about the other athletes who snatched medals from the United States.

After a round of excited cheers, the four African-American girls left.

In the stadium, countless eyes and on-site cameras were focused on the athletes' passageway and the podium in the middle.

At this moment, the whole world is watching!
The men's 4*100m relay medal ceremony for the Athens Olympic Games is about to begin.

Today is the last day of the Olympic track and field competition, and all competitions including the marathon will end today.

Therefore, today's main stadium not only attracted a large number of spectators from various countries, but also many leaders of various delegations.

In the luxury box like a conference room specially arranged for the main leaders of each delegation, the heads of the main Olympic countries and some core leaders are here at this time.

Including China, Russia, and the United States.

They communicated cordially with each other, and occasionally expressed their opinions on the fierce competition, which seemed to be harmonious.But as the most direct competitors of the current Olympic Games in the world, how can there be any real harmony.

The Russians were so excited by their few gold medals that they seemed to have completely thrown off the city.

The Americans were embarrassed from time to time, and they just congratulated them for fun.In a bad mood because of many defeats, but still with a professional smile on his face.It wasn't until the end of the women's 4*400m race just now that I finally got a gold medal and saved my face.They are the ones who really have a genuine smile.

Accompanied by two staff members, Yuan Minwei, the head of the Chinese delegation, was truly excited and excited at the moment.I was extremely excited because of the 4-meter award and the 100*[-]-meter victory over the United States.

As for the situation on the spot, Yuan Minwei stood up again when the award ceremony of the men's 4*100m relay race was about to begin.

In one night, he was able to watch a wonderful and motivating game and hear the national anthem played twice in the main stadium, which made him extremely proud and proud.

The head of the U.S. Olympic delegation, Peter Uberroth, who had just reaped some good mood, saw Yuan Minwei's actions and remembered the awards ceremony that was about to start. The expression of relief on his face disappeared again.

He felt uncomfortable again, but as a Jewish businessman, he always knew how to control himself and face others.He is also more willing to deal with China than Russia.

"Mr. Yuan, congratulations! You Huaxia really exceeded my expectations this time." Uber Ross congratulated with a smile, then shook his head, "Compared to last year, our performance this time is already very good Oh, I didn’t expect you to take away two gold medals in the end, oh, no! It’s three, your Lin, Liu, and now these four boys, the most precious men’s 4*100m relay gold medal... "

Yuan Minwei was very happy. After a hearty laugh, the smile on his face bloomed.

He knew that this was a polite compliment from the Americans, and more likely he was still complaining in his heart.The American sports associations and even the Olympic Committee are not like China, which is within the system. It seems that the unofficial degree of freedom is higher, but it is more troublesome than them.

"Mr. Uber Ross, our track and field has just started, and there are many accidental factors in this championship. Your athletes made some small mistakes, which gave us a chance!" Yuan Minwei didn't care about the authenticity of Uber Ross, and laughed. Also a few polite words.

"Yeah, I made some small mistakes!" Uberroth shook his head and smiled, with just the right helplessness on his face, but this time it seemed a little more real.

In fact, he really felt a little helpless. Before he joined the US Olympic Organizing Committee, he very much agreed with the so-called freedom and democracy of athletes.I am also willing to agree with the so-called sportsmanship mentioned by the athletes, and even help those athletes fight for their so-called rights.

But the ass decides the head. After he officially started to enter, he began to hate the current system and those so-called rules.

Their organizations need to grow, they need results to improve all kinds of value, and that requires good athletes.

Are there many elite athletes in the United States?Of course many.But in fact, their control over the athletes is too poor.There are many people who are not drafted, but are drafted to deal with the problem.However, he couldn't do anything to these athletes because of the things he hated.

He is a little envious of the Chinese people in front of him. Under the national system, athletes are developing rapidly in all fields, not to mention table tennis, diving, gymnastics, etc., but they are getting stronger and stronger. Now even track and field Also started to get up.

"However, the speed of your progress is indeed too fast. Last year's World Track and Field Championships, I was already shocked. This time your track and field events are even more..."

"Haha, Mr. Uber Ross, there is indeed progress, but there is still some gap compared to you!" Yuan Minwei politely humbled, and then changed the subject, "Your American track and field is very strong, and your track and field trials have always been good. It is called the 'Little Olympics', but I also look forward to the day when our country's track and field can be like yours..."

"Mr. Yuan, we do still have some advantages in track and field. We are also willing to communicate with each other and promote each other. The United States is the most open country in the world, and we are also willing to develop and make progress together with you."

"As for your nationwide system, we actually..."

"Director, here we come!"

Just before Yuan Minwei and Uber Ross discussed the movement and system, the entourage sounded a reminder.Not caring about being polite to the Americans, Yuan Minwei turned his eyes to the court in an instant, and his body couldn't help but straighten.

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"The No.4 team in the men's 100*3m relay at the Athens Olympics is the British relay team. Let them stand on the podium."

Amid countless gazes, the athletes of the three relay teams stood up one by one behind the corresponding podium positions, and the broadcast of the conference was broadcast at this time.

In the applause of tens of thousands of spectators at the scene, the four relay players of the British team stood on the lowest position among the three podiums with complex expressions.

It was another third place. After they thought that their relay strength was close to completion, they fought consecutively and lost consecutively. Last year's World Championships was thought to be an excellent opportunity, but it was a pity that they lost with a small gap.

I picked up my mood and prepared to fight again this year, but the result was another defeat, and this time the gap was even bigger, which was a bit disappointing.

He accepted the bronze medal personally presented to him by the President of the International Olympic Committee.Then he took flowers from another Huaxia old man.Jason Gardner forced some smiles, his heart was very heavy.

Chambers is gone, Campbell is injured and old.he himself……

He feels that their golden generation is over, what will happen in the future?

Gardner looked at the other two groups of people with deep thoughts. Seeing the Americans with the same bad complexion, he didn't gloat, but he didn't feel sorry for them either.

In several games, mistakes were made almost every time and the gold medal was ruined. Even the British team's idea of ​​winning the championship is based on the premise that the US team has a high probability of making mistakes. Isn't this worth thinking about.And yet Americans have always been that way.

Instead, it was the Huaxia team.

Shen, Zhao, and two others...

Huaxia, what kind of country is this? !

"Now let us invite the men's 4*100m champion of this Athens Olympic Games - the Huaxia team, to stand on the highest podium!"

There was thunderous applause, and tens of thousands of Greek spectators did not leave the stadium after all the games.There were a lot of finals today and a lot of award ceremonies, without the participation of Greek athletes, but they still stayed.

Compared with the boos of the previous days, they showed good sportsmanship at this moment.Witness every athlete from every country and applaud their achievements.

sidelines,

Many coaches, staff and athletes of the Huaxia delegation, including Lin Mu, jumped over the advertising boards on the side of the arena at this moment.

They stood at the closest place to the arena, straightened their backs, and cheered up.Every time the national flag is raised and the national anthem is played, this is the most glorious moment for athletes and the most glorious moment for all Chinese people.

The atmosphere at the scene reached its climax, and the applause rang out for dozens of seconds.

"... Ladies and gentlemen, the flag-raising ceremony is now held and the national anthem of the People's Republic of China will be played..."

As a familiar melody sounded, three flags were raised on the three flagpoles in the middle of the Olympic Stadium.On the left side is the Stars and Stripes flag, on the right side is the Union Jack flag, and the bright five-star red flag is high...

"Get up, people who don't want to be slaves, build our new Great Wall with our flesh and blood..."

On the sidelines, dozens of people in Lin Mu's group sang loudly with tears in their eyes.

Luo Yi was singing, Feng Yong was singing, Yu Weili was also singing, and Lin Mu was also singing with a louder voice than before.

Even those who are tone-deaf have let go of all their restraint, roaring vigorously the melodies imprinted in their bones.

"The Chinese nation has arrived. At the most dangerous time, everyone is forced to make one last roar..."

in the stands,
The Chinese spectator troupe, including many athletes from other sports, was also roaring wantonly. They waved the red flags in their hands, and roared with the highest pitch...

The voices of thousands of people naturally gathered together, and the solemn and majestic voice of the nation reverberated in the wide stadium!

"Get up! Get up! Get up..."

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"Go forward, come in!"

After Yuan Minwei sang the last sentence, he didn't look away until the music stopped and preparations for the next event began.

Reaching out to wipe his face vigorously, Yuan Minwei let out a slow breath.

For decades, from the first time he sang the national anthem in a stadium, he fell in love with it.He loves the melodies and the simple yet passionate and spiritual words in the songs.

The Chinese people forged the country with flesh and blood, and the Chinese people never forget danger, and always adhere to this idea to fight against internal and external enemies and various difficulties and hardships.The new era has come, and large-scale wars are gone, but this idea cannot be lost.And these sportsmen must take up this will and pass on this spirit.

Therefore, even during that special period, when the national anthem was changed once, and he sang the new national anthem singing the theme for several years, he never forgot every word in the previous song.Until now, he has remained unchanged after so many years in the leadership position.Some things, once printed, last a lifetime.

"Mr. Yuan, I have to say that you Huaxia is a great nation. I now hope that our sports organization can strengthen communication and exchanges with you, your organization and management organization..."

Uber Ross stood up, walked up to Yuan Minwei seriously, and said sincerely.

He actually didn't understand these Chinese people, but he admired them even more.

For example, the one in front of me, China's top sports official, a high-ranking person, can sing the national anthem unscrupulously because of the award ceremony of a sports event, with sincere feelings and tears in his eyes. It's unimaginable.

And Mr. He, who presented the award, had been in contact with him many times, and every time he could feel the emotions that he couldn't understand.Also, there are many social figures and sports people he has seen...

mission?belief?National honor? !
Although he didn't fully understand it, he knew what it was, and it seemed to be something they were missing in America.

With such a thing, China's economy has leapt forward. With such a thing, with the promotion of the national system, how can China's sports not develop? !

"Thank you for your compliment, and I am also very much looking forward to strengthening exchanges and cooperation with you. The 08 Olympic Games will be held in China, and we also hope that all countries in the world can show their best appearance and best competitive state Come to China. We look forward to competing with athletes from all over the world and showing the Olympic spirit and sportsmanship..."

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"Xiao Feng, I'll say hello to the track and field team. I'm going to go to their side with the deputy heads of the regiment headquarters tomorrow..."

He took the people out of the box, and on the way, Yuan Minwei gave orders to the accompanying staff.

It was getting late, and there was no more competition in China. Yuan Minwei just had a few simple words with the Americans and stopped talking.The Chinese spirit and the national system that Uber Ross is interested in, Yuan Minwei has no interest in popularizing science for him.

How could a country established by barbaric invasion and developed by hegemonic occupation understand the fervent feelings of Chinese people for their country and nation.

It is always said that sports should not involve politics, but how is it possible?Since the beginning of the Olympic Games, which time can it really get rid of these influences.

"Tell Coach Kobayashi and his apprentices on their team not to run away. I want to have a good talk with them! Before the closing ceremony, I will take them with me." Without thinking about the Americans, Yuan Minwei Continue to order.

Thinking of that coach Kobayashi, Yuan Minwei couldn't help but smile in his heart.

Today, with five gold medals and one bronze medal, the gold medal list and medal list rank second only to the United States, firmly ranking second.Among these gold medals, there are traditional table tennis and diving and other advantageous events, as well as the women's volleyball team that has restored its glory.Every medal makes him happy and very inspiring.

But what really surprised him, and what surprised him even more, was track and field, with four gold medals, two silver medals, and one bronze medal. Except for the long-distance running events that barely had a glorious history, the others were straight track, short distance.Especially the relay not long ago, this is truly a major breakthrough in history.

Shocking is more inspiring, and these athletes are still young, a group of young people led by a young man.There is no need for Li Rongfu to keep talking, in fact, he has decided to give them the greatest support, and make good preparations for the 08 family.

"The Athens Olympics is coming to an end, this time there is no chance to lift Lao Mei's stool, but in 08, we have to try hard!"

Yuan Weimin put a smile on his face. He had a group of outstanding young people, and he couldn't help looking forward to it.

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(End of this chapter)