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Although Lu Rong did not stay in the base for training all year round like Han Cai and Yu Xiaobao in the provincial team, and the training time was far less than the standard of a normal athlete.

But the coach still condoned and acquiesced to this behavior.

The reason is also very simple.

Results are everything.

Lu Rong's talent in javelin is so great that he can reach 60 to 70 meters just through simple learning.

The grassroots penetration rate of javelin throwing in China is indeed not high, and there has been a shortage of talent in recent years.

It is a niche industry, has high entry requirements, and the return on resources invested is low. Over time, a vicious cycle has formed and there has been no improvement.

To become a javelin thrower, a junior high school boy needs to be at least 1.7 meters tall, and a high school boy needs to be at least 1.8 meters tall. This event has very high requirements for explosive power.

The 100-meter result is an important reference indicator, and boys must achieve it within thirteen seconds.

To be honest, if someone has not undergone very professional training and can reach a time of thirteen seconds, few people would choose to take part in the sprint event.

It is rare to see such a genius. No matter how Guan Qing from the figure skating side tried to persuade and talk to him, the Athletics Association refused to let him go.

Originally, Lu Rong couldn't devote himself to training wholeheartedly due to his own special reasons. If there was another person to distract his attention, would they still be able to practice?

Fortunately, Lu Rong's performance is worthy of this honor. His training time is far less than that of Yu Xiaobao and others, but his efficiency is amazing.

He quickly mastered the knowledge taught by the coaches, crossed the 80-meter threshold, and stabilized at 85 meters.

Before the filming of "The Flowers of War", he participated in the Budapest World Athletics Championships through a wild card qualification.

Before this, Lu Rong had only participated in one Asian Athletics Championships.

But it was this debut that put the Athletics Association and Lu Rong’s coaches at ease.

He is indeed a world-class talent and a truly big-hearted player. His results seem particularly stable amid the ups and downs of the data.

But soon, a group of coaches led by Coach Chu began to worry again.

This World Championships is really important for them as it concerns their qualification for the Paris Olympics in the near future.

You know, China hasn't had a male javelin thrower enter the Olympics for nearly ten years, the last time being the 12 London Olympics.

Mid-August.

The international departure hall of Capital International Airport was bustling with people.

Coach Zhang Hong had a sharp gaze, holding the itinerary and team member information of the expedition in his hand, and he looked up at the team members from time to time to make sure that no one was missing.

Zhang Hong's instructions came to the athletes' ears through his deep voice.

This time, the country sent a total of 48 outstanding athletes from more than 20 provinces and cities across the country to participate in the World Championships.

The team members straightened their backs and nodded in response.

Only two athletes were sent to the javelin event, one was the rising star Lu Rong, and the other was the veteran Han Cai.

Each of them carried a javelin bag on his shoulder. The bag was wiped clean and the javelin inside had a cold gleam at the tip.

Javelin throwers can carry their own javelins when participating in competitions, which mainly depends on the athlete's personal habits and the specific regulations of the event.

Athletes are very familiar with the javelin they have been using for a long time, but each javelin has slight differences in weight, center of gravity, material, elasticity, etc. These factors will affect the distance and accuracy of javelin throwing.

Needless to say, the importance of this competition is very important, so both of them chose to use the equipment they are most familiar with.

The two stood at the end of the team. Even though Han Cai had participated in competitions many times, his eyes were still full of longing and expectation. Even Lu Rong unconsciously rubbed the cuffs of his brand new team uniform with his fingers.

It’s not because I’m nervous, but... I’m a little impatient.

The hot feeling of blood flowing through his chest made him involuntarily take a deep breath.

In the waiting area, physical trainer Xiao Li used the last minute to distribute special energy gels to the team members, saying: "Don't be lazy after getting on the plane. Recharge every two hours and make sure the battery is fully charged when you land."

Everyone responded with a smile, doing simple stretching movements, attracting the attention of others.

After several hours of long-distance flight, they finally arrived in Budapest. As soon as they stepped out of the airport, the heat wave and the exotic atmosphere hit them in the face.

The reception bus had been waiting for a long time, with the eye-catching Chinese national flag and the track and field team logo printed on the body of the bus.

After getting on the bus, the team translator quickly communicated with the local guide to confirm the details of the hotel.

The hotel rooms are arranged neatly, with two people in one room, which makes it convenient for communication and allows them to monitor each other's schedules.

Lu Rong and Han Cai naturally became temporary roommates. After Lu Rong finished packing her luggage, she saw a carefully prepared countdown poster for the game posted on the wall. The numbers were bright red and dazzling.

A few days before the game, the training hall became the place where they appeared most often.

Early in the morning, just as the sky was getting light, after getting used to the local lifestyle and climate here, Lu Rong followed Han Cai to the venue.

The coaching staff began to fine-tune the training plan based on the wind direction and hardness of the field in Budapest.

Han Cai stood in the throwing area, took a deep breath, ran up, twisted his waist, and threw the javelin. It cut through the air and "whoosh" into the grass. His results were stable at the highest peak of his usual training and he looked in pretty good shape.

Coach Chu nodded slightly: "Keep the rhythm steady, raise the shooting angle a little higher, and make good use of the flexibility of the court."

Lu Rong's eyes sparkled: "Coach, what about me?"

"..." Coach Chu looked at the results on the electronic display screen and was silent: "You... keep up the good work."

Coach Chu himself was a retired senior javelin thrower who became a coach. His results were only slightly better than Han Cai's, but Lu Rong...

Coach Chu held his forehead with his hand. He deeply understood the pain of a coach's level not being able to match the athlete's talent. He could only impart some theoretical knowledge to Lu Rong.

But not long ago, this knowledge was obviously not enough to deal with the incredibly efficient King of Rolls.

As he thought about it, the corners of Coach Chu's mouth gradually curled up. Alas, this is really annoying...

At night, the team doctor checked each room one by one, helping the players relax their muscles and massage their joints to relieve fatigue from the day's training.

Before going to bed, the coaching staff also came over. Everyone sat together and reviewed the training of the past few days. Zhang Hong tapped the tactical board and said:

"Don't panic on the field, just follow what you practiced and perfect your technical moves. We are aiming for the podium!"

Everyone clenched their fists and looked determined.

On the evening of August 2023, 8, local time.

The Budapest World Athletics Championships opened grandly at the Hungarian National Athletics Center.

Before the opening ceremony, the scene was already packed with people. Track and field fans came from all over the world to watch the games, waving national flags and slogans of support from various countries, forming a colorful ocean.

Accompanied by Sebastian Coe, who had just been successfully re-elected as the President of the World Athletics Federation, Hungarian President Novak Katalin announced the opening of the 19th World Athletics Championships.

Then, three planes flew over the Hungarian National Athletics Center on the Danube River, leaving behind a red, white and green ribbon representing the colors of the Hungarian flag.

It instantly ignited the enthusiasm of the audience, and cheers and applause resounded through the sky.

The competition lasted for nine days, from August 19th to the 27th.

Lu Rong looked down the long list and finally saw the javelin event in the last two days.

There were two javelin preliminaries, with less than an hour between them, both on the 25th.

According to Coach Chu, there are a total of 38 athletes participating in the men's javelin preliminaries.

After simple grouping, there are seventeen people in Group A and twenty-one people in Group B.

Lu Rong was assigned to Group B. Although there were many people in Group B, their overall strength was far inferior to that of Group A, the death group.

Unfortunately, the draw is random, but there are potential mechanisms for players of the same nationality, and there is a high probability that they will be separated by the system to compete.

So Han Cai unfortunately entered Group A.

Group A is full of top players, including the last World Championship champion Jola in front and the German teenager Vettel who broke through the 80-meter mark in the back.

It is not easy to break through the 80-meter barrier. Even though there are 38 people present, if you count the throwing data during the competition, there are only four people who have actually reached 80 meters.

As soon as the grouping results came out, not only the contestants themselves, but even the scene was in an uproar.

I have never seen such a strange grouping. Almost all the athletes with strength above 70 meters are divided into Group A. This result of the preliminary and final rounds instantly makes the upcoming javelin competition full of highlights.

However, the javelin competition system is different from that of the sprint. Not only the top three in each preliminary round advance, but the two groups of athletes are ranked uniformly and the top twelve advance to the finals.

Or you can advance directly if your score reaches 83 meters.

There is not much difference in essence, but the pressure brought by the players' strength is a test of every athlete's ability to withstand pressure.

As the registration was approaching, Han Cai spoke noticeably less and paced anxiously backstage, touching his forehead and pulling his hair from time to time.

Coach Chu shook his head. There was nothing he could do in this situation. Han Cai could be considered a veteran both in terms of competition experience and age.

Looking at Lu Rong again, he was quietly staying there warming up, and there was no sign of nervousness or other emotions on his face.

Of course, it is also possible that he is pretending. In any case, Chu cannot see through the disguise of an actor.

Lu Rong accepted it well and was not that nervous.

After all, his performance was relatively stable, and before coming here, he thought that everyone in the World Championships was at least good at 70 or 80 meters.

But in fact, after this group of athletes, there are more than a dozen whose results are still stuck in the 50-60 meter range.

And his biggest rival...

Lu Rong narrowed his eyes slightly, with the emotions in his eyes half-hidden.

The competition in Group A entered the trial throw phase. The first player to appear was a contestant named Jora, who was currently ranked first in overall strength. Rumor has it that he has already broken through the 90-meter mark.

Chawla has black hair and deep, bright brown eyes, giving people a firm and spirited feeling. His facial contours are clear and have typical Indian features.

The second is the athlete Wadlech from the Czech Republic. He has Eastern European looks, three-dimensional facial features, and his hairstyle is simple and neat, giving people a capable impression.

He is the tallest and strongest among all the contestants, with a strong visual impact.

Han Cai's integration into the group was quite inconspicuous.

Sure enough, Jorah's first shot extended the distance to 87.84 meters. Accompanied by the exclamations of the audience, the atmosphere on the scene suddenly reached its peak.

It must be said that this group is worthy of being called the death group, with an average score of around 75 meters.

Han Cai, who was on the stage, was not as nervous as he was during the preparation. His lips were tightly pursed, his lines were firm, his teeth were clenched, and the muscles in his cheeks were bulging.

Under the pressure of being a top player, Han Cai performed his best this season, although his ranking was only in a precarious eighth place.

As long as four players from Group B successfully advance, Han Cai will be at risk of not being able to enter the finals.

But he was still extremely excited, raising his hands and breathing heavily in a sea of ​​red.