Almighty Coach

"20 meters 42!" The referee confirmed the score of Wen Si Jackson's shot. This is also the best result so far in today's women's shot put final.

The referee made repeated confirmations before recording the result.

He has been a referee for so many years, and he has participated in many top track and field games in the world, and it is the first time he has seen a situation like Vince Jackson.

An athlete, the first trial throw was far from 17 meters, which was not at all the result that should appear in the Olympic finals, but the second throw exceeded 20 meters by a large distance, and instantly entered the Olympic medal zone . The range of improvement in this result is too great, it is completely at the level of two levels, or it is completely like the result of two people. If they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, it would be hard for the referee to imagine that this was the result of the same athlete in the same competition.

Seeing a result of more than 20 meters displayed on the big screen, the audience did not care who made such a good result, but directly gave very warm applause.

Melcroft was disturbed by the sudden applause. He raised his head and looked at the big screen at the scene. When he saw the number "20.42" on it, he breathed a sigh of relief.

"20 meters 42, a great result, is that the soy sauce athlete from the United States?"

The world record for women's shot put is 22.63 meters, and the Olympic record is 22.41 meters. Compared with it, a result of more than 20 meters is really nothing. However, those records were created in the era of track and field record explosion in the 1980s. Modern athletes cannot even achieve a score of more than 21 meters. The score of 20 meters 42 can already enter the medal area of ​​the Olympic Games.

At this moment, Melcroft's expression became serious. He felt the pressure. He had already realized that the unknown American player didn't seem to be here to play soy sauce, and he should give him enough attention.

"Coach, that American..." Ignagarf showed a worried expression.

"Don't worry, just 20 meters 42 is not enough to win, maybe it's just a coincidence, it's just the luck of the American." Melcroft comforted him.

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"Let me just say, my luck can't be that bad, and I won't be in extremely bad condition continuously." Dai Li let out a sigh of relief.

Dai Li knew that although the 20.42m was not enough to win the gold medal, it had already entered the medal zone. However, Li Dai is more concerned about the fact that this result has allowed Vince Jackson to gain a firm foothold in the top eight, which means that after the first three trial shots, Vince Jackson can make the next three trial shots, thus adding three more A chance to bet on luck.

Of course, the more times you gamble on luck, the better.

"There are still four chances to make trial shots in the future. If one of the four trial shots can be in full swing, it will not be considered a loss." Dai Li thought confidently.

Vince Jackson walked off the field, she looked very excited, this result is close to his best in training.

It was also the best score in the second round of tryouts, and both the best and worst scores on the field so far came from Vince Jackson.

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The third test shot started. For the bottom four players, if they couldn't squeeze into the top eight, they would be eliminated, so this was a test shot that was a matter of life and death for them.

After several athletes appeared on the stage, no one was able to surpass the 20-meter mark, and Wins-Jackson still maintained the first position.

But Vince Jackson also knows that the 20-meter-42 score is at most one medal, not enough to win a gold medal.

At this time, Vince Jackson was not satisfied with a medal. She wanted to win a gold medal and wanted to win the first track and field gold for the US team.

When she stood on the throwing area again, she had already set her goal on the Olympic gold medal.

With a score of 20.42 meters as a guarantee, Vince Jackson can use some extreme technical moves as much as possible, even if there is a possibility of fouling, it doesn't matter, after all, she has four attempts.

This time, however, Lady Luck seemed to be busy with other things and didn't help Vince Jackson.

"16 meters 95!" The referee announced the score of Wins Jackson's third try.

"Oh..." The audience let out a cry of disappointment. As one of the athletes with the best results, it is natural for everyone to expect Vince Jackson to have the best results. However, she disappointed everyone. Herself.

"I have already said that the 20 meters 42 just now was just a coincidence!" Melcroft raised his head with a complacent look, as if to show the world that he was right.

In contrast, Dai Li's expression was much calmer. It's like playing dice, as long as no one cheats, then if there is a win, there will be a loss, and if there is a loss, there will be a win. And with the addition of the status scale, the system will definitely not cheat.

After the first three trial shots were all over, besides Vince Jackson, the famous Russian player Sergeyeva also shot a score of 20 meters 33, temporarily ranking second.

The last four contestants were eliminated, and the top eight took a three-minute break. After the referee rearranged the order of appearance according to their respective scores, the fourth trial shot began. Because Wen Si-Jackson's score is temporarily ranked first, she was arranged to appear last.

In the fourth trial throw, the contestants obviously fought harder. The first two contestants both took extreme technical moves, and both received fouls as a result.

Adams of New Zealand revealed a score of 20 meters 28 in the fourth throw; Marton of Hungary also threw a score of 20 meters 25, and Russian player Mirkina shot 20 meters 43, overtaking Vince Jackson and rising After reaching the first place, her compatriot Russian star Sergeyeva threw a score of 20 meters and 45 in one fell swoop, temporarily ranking first.

The Russian athletes began to exert their strength. Both Russian players surpassed Vince Jackson and squeezed her into the third position.

Wins-Jackson was the last to appear on the stage, but because of his excessive range of technical movements, he stepped on his toes to the edge of the throwing area and was sentenced to a foul. There was no result for this shot. In just a few minutes, the situation of the US team turned from an advantage to a disadvantage.

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"Well done, girls, well done!" Ignagarf seemed excited, as if the gold medal had already been won by the Russian team.

In the women's shot put event, Russia's strength is indeed the top two in the world. If the U.S. team has not been affected by the doping scandal, it may be able to compete with the U.S. team. The current U.S. team only relies on a young Vince Jackson does seem to be alone.

"I just said that the American was able to throw 20 meters 42, it was just luck, her real strength is definitely not that strong." Ignagarf repeated what he just said, and then said: "There are two more You have already taken the lead in the first try, so don’t worry about it, just try your best! We want to win the gold and silver medals!”

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In the United States, it is also evening at this time, and it is the prime time for viewing. Many Americans also waited in front of the TV to watch the Olympic games.

In a small bar, a women's shot put game is being shown on TV.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the bar seemed a bit dull, and many people just stared at the TV with dejected faces, pretending to be speechless. From a soy sauce player in people's eyes to the first place, to being overtaken by two Russian players in a row, this kind of ups and downs is indeed a very disappointing thing for American audiences.

The opponent is the powerful Russian team, and there is also Sergeyeva, a famous women's shot put player. If the American team is also a well-known player, the American audience may still have expectations, but Vince Jackson is An out-and-out newcomer, people will subconsciously feel that she is not Sergeyeva's opponent.

"The Russians have overtaken the Russians, and instead of retaliating against the Russians, our players failed in the trial shot. At this time, shouldn't the coach do something?" someone asked.

"Yes, the coach should indeed do something!" A person next to him echoed.

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game scene.

Dai Li knew that he couldn't do anything.

He is betting on his luck now. Whether he is in a good state or in a bad state is not up to Dai Li to decide. It's like playing Texas Hold'em, he's all-in, and it depends on what kind of cards he can deal.

However, Dai Li was still encouraging Vince Jackson.

"Wins, don't have any psychological burden. It is your first time to participate in the Olympic Games, and it is already a very good result to get a bronze medal. And the opponents are Sergeyeva and Mirkina. They are both Internationally renowned athletes, you don’t feel ashamed even if you can’t win, and no one will blame you if you lose to them. You have nothing to lose, and now every centimeter you throw is a harvest. So next Don't be nervous or restrained, try your best, even if you can't get a better result, you are still the winner!" Dai Li said.

Vince Jackson nodded. Dai Li's indifferent attitude towards the confession made him feel much more at ease.

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In the fifth trial throw, the competition among athletes on the scene became more and more intense.

The two players from Russia occupy the first and second positions, and in terms of strength, these two players are also better than players from other countries.

Although the two were teammates, they both wanted to win the gold medal, so when they really came to the competition field, the two did not relax at all, and both showed their full strength.

And athletes from other countries, such as New Zealand's Adams, Hungary's Marton, and China's Li Xiaona, will not easily give up the gold medal to the Russians, and they are also starting the "last fight" mode.

In the fifth trial throw, New Zealand star Adams also threw a score of 20 meters 42, tying Vince Jackson's third place. According to the rules of the Olympic Games, the shot put score depends only on the distance, not the order. If the results are the same, they will be tied for third place, which means that there will be an extra bronze medal in the track and field event.

The same is true for the silver medal, there may be a tie between the opponents. But if it is a gold medal, there can only be one. If there is a tie for the first place, there will be an extra match.

The Russian athlete Mirkina, who then appeared on the stage, made a technical error and was sentenced to a foul. Sergeyeva improved her score to 20 meters 48 and continued to maintain the first place.

Vince Jackson is still the last to appear.

At this moment, she couldn't help thinking of Dai Li's words in her mind.

"Coach Li is right. If I can get to this point, I am already a winner. I have nothing to lose. Now every centimeter I throw is a harvest!"

Vince Jackson took a deep breath, calmed down, and began his fifth attempt.

This time, she still used very extreme technology, and saw the shot put fly over the 20-meter marking line steadily, and then landed on the ground.

Wins-Jackson's fifth trial shot was 20.54 meters, and her technique of choosing the limit was also rewarded. She successfully overtook Sergeyeva and regained her first place.

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"It's not bad luck! Another burst of state." Dai Li breathed a sigh of relief again.

The result of 20 meters 54 is already good enough, this is a result that may win the championship. And now there is only the last trial shot left. Facing such a result, other players will definitely feel the pressure, and they may not perform properly. Vince Jackson's chances of winning the title have also grown.

Dai Li couldn't help but look at the other coaches. At this time, many coaches had solemn faces, and the participating athletes also showed embarrassment. Obviously, 20 meters 54 plus the last trial shot made them feel desperate.

Melcroft no longer had the radiant look just now. Although the 20.54m score did not make him feel hopeless, it also made him feel unprecedented pressure.

He looked at Sergeyeva, then gave her a trusting look.

So far, Melcroft can only choose to trust Sergeyeva.

The contestants started the last test shot. The first player to appear was obviously under great pressure, and she failed the test shot. Then the second player did not achieve ideal results. At this moment, every athlete who completes his trial shot will increase the probability of winning Vince Jackson by one point.

Hungarian star Marton and Chinese player Li Xiaona came on stage one after another. Their last trial throws were less than 20 meters, and they could not pose a threat to Vince Jackson.

New Zealand star Adams is on the stage. She is a 32-year-old veteran. She is no longer at her peak physically, but her skills and experience make up for it, making her still among the top players in the world.

This is also the last time she participated in the Olympics, so she desperately hopes to get a gold medal. Even if there is no gold medal, it is good to get a medal.

At such a critical moment, her rich experience really helped her. She didn't panic, but stood on the throwing area calmly, and then perfectly performed a set of technical movements for throwing a shot put.

"20 meters 44!" The referee announced Adams' result.

This result allowed her to overtake Mirkina and come to the third place. This is also the best result she could possibly achieve. Her Olympic career was completely over with this trial throw.

Milkina was anxious in her heart. After the fourth tryout, she was still ranked second and hoped to challenge for the championship, but now she was in fourth place and could not even get a medal. And there is only one trial shot left in the game.

She is also an athlete with very rich competition experience. At this critical time, she forced herself to calm down and then walked onto the throwing area.

"I can do it, I can do it!" Milkina knew that the only thing she could rely on now was her own strength.

The shot put flew out of Milkina's hand and easily crossed the 20-meter mark. From the naked eye alone, it seems to have reached a distance of 20 meters and 50 meters, but whether it can exceed Wins-Jackson's 20 meters and 54 requires further measurement.

Milkina looked at the surveyor expectantly. After a few seconds, the referee finally gave the answer.

"20 meters 51!" The referee announced the final score.

Milkina suddenly looked frustrated, she still did not exceed Wen Si - Jackson's 20 meters 54.

And the expression is more depressed is New Zealand's Adams, she is now fourth, not even a bronze medal.

At this time, the only player who can surpass Vince Jackson is the famous Russian player Sergeyeva. If Sergeyeva's final shot cannot exceed 20 meters 54, then the women's shot put gold medal will belong to Vince Jackson.

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In the world rankings in the last 24 months, Sergeyeva has always been in the top three in the world, and she has also been ranked number one in the world several times.

Whether it is strength, experience or technology, Sergeyeva is at the pinnacle of her career. She is not afraid of any opponent in the world. Perhaps the only thing that can stop her from winning the championship is luck.

Sergeyeva walked onto the throwing area with a solemn expression. She seemed a little nervous, but the head coach of the Russian team, Melklov, knew that it was not nervous, but serious.

In the last test shot, Sergeyeva also felt unprecedented pressure, but this pressure turned into motivation, which made her more energetic.

Finally, Sergeyeva made her last shot at the Olympics.

The shot put hit the ground, and the trace left obviously exceeded the position of 20 meters and 50 meters.

"Oh oh oh!" Sergeyeva roared excitedly. Although the referee has not announced the result yet, she knows that this time it will definitely exceed 20 meters 54.

"20 meters 63!" After repeated confirmation, the referee finally announced the result.

There was huge applause immediately at the scene. They were congratulating Sergeyeva, and they seemed to be celebrating Sergeyeva's victory in advance.

Melcroft even hugged his deputy, Ignagarf, and then raised his hands to the audience behind him, as if he had already won the gold medal.

The TV footage was broadcast to Sergeyeva, to Melcroft, to Vince Jackson, and even to Dai Li. Maybe the broadcaster wanted to capture the dejected expression of the head coach of the US team. .

However, Dai Li just frowned slightly, and then returned to his calm look.

For Li Dai, winning the gold medal is certainly the best result, but the silver medal is not unacceptable. After all, in the women's shot put event, it is not safe to replace the few players who have been implicated in doping The championship, the silver medal has exceeded the goal of the US team.

And Li Dai still has one last chance to gamble. If the last trial shot is still in full swing, Vince Jackson may still win.

Vince Jackson stood on the field, and everyone's eyes were on her. The women's shot put champion also had to look at the last shot.

The most nervous person on the scene was Sergeyeva. She had tried her best, but the final decision was in the hands of her opponent. This feeling of being in an advantageous position but still being unable to control herself was really terrible.

"Don't worry, that American can't beat you. Her state fluctuated a lot today, and twice she didn't even reach 17 meters." Melcroft opened his mouth to comfort his disciple, but in fact he also felt the same in his heart. Very tense.

As soon as Melcroft finished speaking, Vince Jackson on the court threw the ball.

"Boom!" The shot put hit the ground hard.

Everyone looked at that landing point.

"I have long thought that luck would be on my side!" Dai Li was the first to laugh.