Almighty Coach

Portland is the most populous city in Oregon, and it is also the second largest city in the Pacific Northwest of the United States after Seattle. A city with a large population like this will naturally have a relatively large market for the sports industry.

The Paralympics 400-meter race is about to begin at Portland State University Stadium.

The 400-meter race is the most difficult event in the track competition. It requires extremely high physical fitness of the athletes, and the training is also difficult. Simply put, the threshold for participation is high. Many able-bodied athletes would rather choose 100 meters and 200 meters than run 400 meters. For disabled athletes, there are even fewer people who run 400 meters. Many disabled sports games will not set 400 meters at all. this project.

Today, there are only five athletes participating in the 400-meter race at the T43/44 level. That is to say, if they run with a moderate result, they can all get a third place.

In the competition for the disabled, Philip is a well-deserved star. As the world incentive holder of 100 meters and 200 meters at this level, Philip will challenge the 400 meters for the first time in this competition, which has attracted many spectators.

Steven stood beside Dai Li, pointed to a middle-aged fat man with a big belly in the stands, and said, "That person is what I said, the person in charge of Dave's charity organization, he has promised to provide us with 5,000 US dollars sponsorship fee."

"5,000 dollars, he is really generous. Ordinary charities are willing to donate 2,000 to 3,000 dollars at most." Dai Li said casually.

"There's also the one in the gray suit on the left." Steven pointed in another direction, and then said, "That person is the owner of a medical equipment store. We have already negotiated the price. If Philip can To break the 400-meter world record, he is willing to pay $30,000 in endorsement fees."

"It's 30,000 U.S. dollars, and the time limit is one year?" Dai Li continued to ask.

Steven nodded: "At present, the other party's intention is for one year. If Philip can continue to maintain his performance, it is not impossible to renew the contract after one year."

"I suggest delaying this endorsement first," Dai Li said.

"Why? This price is already very good, and you can also get a commission of 1,500 dollars." Steven's tone was full of opposition.

"At the beginning of next month, there will be a very important game. If Philip performs well in that game, his commercial value will be greatly improved. At that time, he may receive 200,000 to 300,000 endorsements." Li Dai spoke.

"The beginning of next month? There are still more than two weeks." Steven thought for a moment, and finally nodded: "Okay, then I will try to delay it. By the way, can you tell me what game it is?"

"The selection for the World Athletics Championships will be held in Sacramento." Dai Li replied.

"Is the Paralympic World Championships about to start again? Great, Philip will be a blockbuster. Looks like I'm going to get busy!" Steven said happily.

"I'm not talking about the Paralympic World Championships, but the selection of the World Athletics Championships." Dai Li said with his arms crossed, looking at the track.

"Huh? Is there a difference?" Steven didn't understand Dai Li's meaning for a moment.

Dai Li smiled. Instead of explaining in detail, he pointed to the track ahead with his eyes and said, "Let's watch the race first. The race is about to start."

While Dai Li was speaking, the starter had already shouted the command to start, and Steven also shifted his gaze to the track.

With a gunshot, five 400-meter runners rushed out of the starting line at the same time.

Steven's expression suddenly became a little nervous, and he couldn't help clenching his fists. It was related to tens of thousands of dollars in sponsorship fees and advertising endorsement fees, and it was Steven's first payment after becoming Philip's agent. Business, of course Steven would feel nervous.

However, after more than ten seconds, Steven's expression seemed relaxed, and he said at the same time: "Philip is much faster than others!"

"You see it too?" Dai Li asked with a smile on his face.

Steven nodded: "I should read it right, right?"

"You can see it, so it's unmistakable." Dai Li replied.

The 400 meters is run in lanes. When starting, the starting position of the outer track will be relatively forward, and the starting position of the inner track will be relatively rear. Everyone’s starting position is different, so on the surface, people on the outer track seem to be running in front of.

Professionals can generally tell the front and rear of the athletes clearly, but for laymen, it is often the last 100-meter straight to distinguish who is ahead and who is behind.

But now, even a layman like Steven can see that Philip is much faster than others, which means that Philip's advantage is really obvious.

In fact, in the eyes of professionals, Philip's speed at this time is not inferior to those normal athletes of average level. For people with disabilities, this is simply incredible.

As disabled athletes, their running speed must be much slower than normal athletes. For example, Philip's T43/44 level 400 meters, the fastest running among male disabled athletes, can't compare with normal female athletes , It is even more incomparable with normal male players.

Philip is like a different kind. Although his current speed is still not as good as those of the top 400-meter runners, compared with ordinary athletes, he still has at least a fighting power.

The speed of normal people, in the competition for the disabled, is like the Fuxing high-speed rail meeting the green leather train. The speed is completely crushed. When Philip entered the final straight of 400 meters, the other four contestants were still behind. The position in the middle of the curve is desperately moving forward.

"It is worthy of being the world record holder of the 100m and 200m in this event. Even in the 400m event, there is still a huge advantage. There is no suspense about the outcome. The key depends on whether Philip can break the 400m world record again. !” The commentator at the scene said incessantly.

"I think there is no suspense for Philip to break the 400-meter world record again. His time may be close to 46 seconds." Another commentator said.

"46 seconds? If I remember correctly, this result is already very close to the Olympic B standard. In the group stage of the last Olympic Games, at least one-third of the players' time was below 46 seconds."

"Look, Philip is approaching the finish line. He is at least two seconds ahead of the other competitors and has crossed the finish line! We congratulate Philip for winning the championship. His time is... oh my god, 45.51 seconds!"

On the timing board at the finish line, there is a number of 45.51 seconds, which is undoubtedly the world record of the T43/44 level. More importantly, if this result is put into the competition of normal people, it will also reach the Olympic Games A standard! To put it bluntly, even in the world, most professional athletes cannot run this kind of performance.

"I read it right, 45.51 seconds, isn't the Olympic A standard also 45.55 seconds? So Philip is already capable of participating in the Olympics, but he is a disabled person! If I didn't see it with my own eyes, I would never dare Believe it! A disabled athlete has shown strength not inferior to that of a healthy person!" The high-pitched voice of the commentator resounded through the audience.

For ordinary viewers, they definitely can't remember the Olympic A standard and B standard, but after the introduction by the commentator, everyone thinks that Philip is very powerful.

Steven turned his head to look at Dai Li, his eyes filled with shock.

"You knew it, you knew it was going to happen, didn't you?" Steven asked.

"I told you before that Philip is very talented!" Dai Li paused, and then said, "I'm his coach, do you think I already knew?"

"But he is a disabled person after all, he has no feet, how can he be as fast as a normal athlete!" Steven's voice trembled with excitement.

Dai Li didn't answer, but just gave Steven a quiet look.

At the same time, Steven also remembered the important competition that Dai Li said just now that he was going to participate in next month.

"Coach Li said just now that it was the qualifier for the World Championships, referring to a match for normal people!" Steven's thoughts suddenly became confused.