[Short track speed skating] From academic master to Winter Olympic champion

After hearing Gu Ran's words, Chen Yuze worked harder.The extra training for himself every day is not to stick to Gu Ran, it's because he really wants to hone his skills.

Gu Ran was also happy to give him advice, teaching him everything without reservation.Chen Yuze's progress is also very fast. In a test before the World Championships, the 500 meters slipped into 40 seconds for the first time.

Not only him, since Gu Ran returned to the national team, the progress of other players has also been visible to the naked eye.Gao Ziyi often joked: "This is the power of idols."

When registering for the World Championships, Gu Ran made another request to the two coaches: "I have resumed training for about three months, and I feel that I am doing well in all aspects, so..."

Before he finished speaking, Xu Qing refused: "Do you want to apply for all three individual events and two relay events?"

Gu Ran leaned over with a playful smile: "Director Xu still understands me."

Xu Qing smiled kindly: "No."

Gu Ran asked: "Why?"

Xu Qing said: "Based on your current physical fitness, you can't support five competitions in three days."

Gu Ran rested her chin on his shoulder again: "Yes, trust me."

"No." Xu Qing still refused, "I'm worried that you will get hurt."

Gu Ran wrapped her arms around his waist: "I will protect myself and not let myself get hurt."

This time Xu Qing didn't soften his heart at all: "I know you too well. I don't care about it when I'm on the field. I only see victory in my eyes."

Gu Ran said: "Which athlete doesn't want to win."

At this time, Gu Ran felt something tap twice on the back of his hand. It was the pen stretched out by Cheng Sen from across the table: "Let go of your hand. We are in a meeting. What do you want?"

On the other side, Gao Ziyi and Meng Yuqiao looked at each other, and at the same time lowered their heads without speaking.

Gu Ran quickly let go and winked at Cheng Sen: "Let's discuss again?"

Xu Qing still didn't let go: "There is no discussion, this time there are still three events. You want to apply for five events, and we can wait until next season."

Cheng Sen continued to sort out the registration materials: "Yes, I listen to Xu's guidance."

Gu Ran couldn't help but glared at him: "I don't know who the head coach is."

Cheng Sen defended himself: "The head coach should also respect the opinions of the technical director."

Although under Xu Qing's insistence, Gu Ran could only apply for three events in the World Championships, but he was not ambiguous at all in training.Not only did he practice 1500 meters with Lin Jiaxi, but he also practiced the men's 5000 meters relay with his teammates. Those who didn't know really thought that he would also play.

Relying on her unparalleled introversion strength, Gu Ran truly demonstrated to the younger brothers and sisters what it means to be 30 years old and 20 years old. unambiguous.

The first time Gu Ran came to Heerenveen, he liked this quiet town very much. He once joked with his teammates that he had found a place to die.

The Tiaf Ice Rink here is also known as "the fastest ice rink in the plain". However, Gu Ran feels that this reputation should change hands now. As early as eight years ago, the ice surface of the Beijing Winter Olympics Gymnasium had surpassed Tiaf ice rink.

Even so, Gu Ran still liked this place very much.He has trained and played here many times and is very familiar with it.Especially the river that runs through the entire city. When night falls, the classical-style buildings on both sides of the river are matched with dreamy lights, just like being in a fairy tale world.

At this time, he would take a lot of photos and either post them in front of his friends or send them to Wei Yuening.

At the World Championships, he finally saw the South Korean player called Zhao Zhishuo, who is called a genius boy, this year.

Two years ago, Zhao Zhishuo participated in the adult competition for the first time. He won the 1000-meter gold medal and the 500-meter silver medal in the World Cup. He also won the men's 5000-meter relay championship with his teammates.

At the World Championships that season, he also achieved two golds and two silvers, and almost won the all-around championship.

At that time, some foreign media called him the second Gu Ran. This Korean guy was very disdainful when facing the media. He not only emphasized his identity as a Korean, but also emphasized that he had no idols, and he was not the second one. I don't want to always be compared with people who have retired.

When talking about those who have retired, he blurted out the phrase "Chinese who have retired", but later realized that it was wrong, and removed the word "China" in time.

This naturally attracted the dissatisfaction of many Chinese ice fans, but over the years, the two teams have not ridiculed each other for a day or two. When Gu Ran was playing, there were many Koreans on and off the court.

At that time, they had good grades, dominated the entire short track speed skating arena, and they were tough in speaking. The Koreans didn't dare to face the line at all, they only dared to be smug behind their backs.

Feng Shui took turns. After Gu Ran retired, South Korea has now cultivated a very good young athlete. It is his capital to speak arrogantly.

The key is who would have thought of it, Gu Ran's "senior age" who is almost 30 years old has come back again.

The two World Cups he came back to happened to be the two stations that Zhao Zhishuo did not participate in.

Many media have made comparisons between the two of them before. When ice fans who watched the excitement heard about Gu Ran's comeback, it was like asking them to compete in an official game to see who was more powerful.

Zhao Zhishuo's performance in the first two seasons was indeed very impressive, especially in the 1000-meter race, he won three gold medals in four World Cups. In the 500-meter race, only Canada's Brandon can stand with him, and the number of times he can beat him is also very small.

The South Korean team is waiting for next year's Winter Olympics, relying on this young player to avenge their shame.

Some time ago, the Korean media, which still has good things, interviewed Zhao Zhishuo about Gu Ran's comeback: "What do you think about this?"

Zhao Zhishuo said: "I don't have any opinions. No matter who they are, they are all the same in my eyes. They are just opponents. I will definitely defeat him."

This is quite domineering, making his Korean compatriots sound very comfortable.

They even publicly stated that Gu Ran's comeback is a great thing, and it gave the Koreans a chance for revenge.

After all, Gu Ran has been famous for a long time. The gold medal in the Winter Olympics in his hand is unmatched in other ice and snow events, let alone short track speed skating.

His ice fans are naturally unwilling to compare him with a young player who has just debuted: "If you haven't participated in the Winter Olympics, don't skip the level."

"That is, any kitten or puppy dares to come out and compete with Gu Ran, do you deserve it?"

The Koreans were also unconvinced: "The World Championships will be held soon, and we will know who wins and who loses. Will the three-time Winter Olympic champion retire at the speed of light if he loses?"

"At this age, it would be embarrassing to lose to a child."

Ice fans and athletes from other countries were watching the fun. Anyway, no matter who wins or loses in the World Championships, it will be a wonderful show.

Chen Yuze was not convinced when he saw these comments: "What does it mean to lose to a kid at this age? Who doesn't know that short-distance competitions are all about explosive power. Of course, the younger you are, the more advantage you have."

Tian Mao joked with him: "You and that Zhao Zhishuo are about the same age, let's see when we can beat him."

Chen Yuze glared at him: "Your main event is 1000 meters, and I haven't seen you beat him."

"..."

Gu Ran sat alone at the back, wearing earphones and closing his eyes, as if the relationship they were discussing had nothing to do with him.

The venue of this World Championships is similar to the previous ones. The first day is mainly the qualifying round, and the second day has the 500m and 1500m finals.

Gu Ran was not in the same group as Zhao Zhishuo in the semi-finals. He was in the first group and the opponent was in the second group.

After the game, Gu Ran stood on the sidelines and watched the other group's game.That Zhao Zhishuo is indeed very strong. His technical moves are the strongest among the younger generation of athletes that Gu Ran has seen.The explosive power is also very good, the starting reaction is fast, the route selection is reasonable, and the leading skating technology is also very strong.

It is not difficult to see that he kept his strength in the semi-finals, even so, he also won No.1 in this group.

Gu Ran couldn't help but raise the corners of her lips, she is a strong opponent, that's why it's interesting.

Competing with capable people can stimulate his long-dormant desire to win.

When Gu Ran returned to the team, the big screen displayed the 500m final list.That Zhao Zhishuo was 0.1 seconds faster than him and got the first in the final, Gu Ran got the second, the third went to Brandon from Canada, the fourth went to Chen Yuze, and the fifth went to Marko from the Netherlands .

To be honest, before the semi-finals, Gu Ran did not expect Chen Yuze to enter the finals.Because he was in the same group as Zhao Zhihe and Marco.

But this kid not only has a style very similar to Chi Lang, but also his shit luck is very similar to Chi Lang - Marco and the Italian player fell off the track, and he took the second place in the group.

At this time, Xu Qing also came to Gu Ran's side: "What do you think of that Korean team member?"

Gu Ran said truthfully, "It's really strong."

Xu Qing said with a smile: "There are not many opponents that you can use 'very strong' to evaluate."

Gu Ran added: "It's on par with Huang Zaixian and Yin Canyu when they were young."

Hearing this, Xu Qing smiled: "It seems that you are confident that you can beat him."

Gu Ran raised her eyebrows: "Where did you see that?"

Xu Qing said: "It's about the same as Huang Zaixian and Yin Canyu. Compared with you, isn't it still a bit worse?"

Gu Ran shook her head: "That's not necessarily true, after all, he's younger and has a better path than me."

"That's true," Xu Qing nodded: "But he is not without flaws."

"Of course." Gu Ran was lying on the yoga mat at this time, and the masseur was massaging his calf muscles. "I don't think he has that kind of explosive continuous acceleration ability. Not as bright as 500 meters."

The team members on the side looked at each other with confused eyes, and whispered to each other: "Ah, is that so?"

"Yeah, why can't I see it?"

"..."

After a while, they will go down for inspection.Gu Ran and Chen Yuze walked together, and the kid next to him hesitated to speak.

Gu Ran glanced at him, and Chen Yuze looked at him, then lowered his head again.So, Gu Ran raised her hand and slapped him on the back: "What are you worried about?"

Chen Yuze said: "The other players on the field seem to be better than me. I'm afraid I won't be able to protect you well."

Gu Ran pinched his ears: "Standing on the field, no matter who your opponent is, you must have the determination to fight to the death with them. Only when you know that you can't do it, will you have a chance to create a miracle."

"In the field of short track speed skating, there has never been an absolute champion. No one knows what will happen until the last moment of the competition."

Listening to the idol's encouragement and looking at his firm eyes, Chen Yuze instantly felt that he was also full of strength.

When the two of them were sitting in the inspection area, Zhao Zhishuo, who was opposite him, cast his gaze over without hesitation, swept over Chen Yuze very politely, and stayed on Gu Ran.

This very unfriendly look angered Chen Yuze, the kid stared back very rudely, but that Zhao Zhishuo showed a contemptuous look, and moved his lips, as if saying a very provocative word.

This action completely aroused Chen Yuze's anger, as if he was about to stand up in the next second and fight with the opponent outside the court.

Gu Ran raised her arm, wrapped it around Chen Yuze's shoulder, pressed him on the stool, and whispered something in his ear.

Such a simple sentence immediately aroused Chen Yuze's interest.The kid looked at him suspiciously: "Are you serious?"

Gu Ran blinked at him: "Do you want to make a bet?"

Chen Yuze bit his lower lip: "What bet?"

"I guessed right, you just give me breakfast for a month."

Chen Yuze smiled and said, "If I win, I'll give you meals for half a year, three meals in the morning, lunch and evening."

Gu Ran was taken aback: "Is this considered a reward?"

Chen Yuze nodded: "For me, yes."

Gu Ran rubbed his head: "Silly boy."

At this time, the ice had been cleared and they were ready to play.

The way to enter the World Championships this time is that athletes stand outside the ice rink, and whoever's name is called on the radio will enter.

Gu Ranhe was the first to stand up and walk towards the entrance of the ice rink, but Zhao Zhishuo's name was the first to be called on the radio. Into the ice rink.

"Fuck!" Chen Yuze couldn't help but swear.

Gu Ran glanced at him: "Forget what I just told you?"

Only then did Chen Yuze swallow that breath.

The five athletes participating in the final entered the arena one after another, and after a little warm-up, they came to the starting line.

Before hearing the referee's order, Gu Ran felt the eyes from beside him, not one person, but two people - Zhao Zhishuo on the left and Brandon on the right were looking at him.

Of course, it was possible that the two men were looking past him.

Gu Ran just looked ahead and didn't care about the things around her.

At this time, the referee's "take your place" command sounded, and all the participating athletes came to the starting line.From this moment until the firing of the starting gun, no one can take any action, even bow their heads.

Gu Ran turned sideways and placed the skates horizontally in front of the starting line, which allowed him to make full use of his core strength and bring greater kinetic energy to the initial sprinting stage.

The starting gun fired, and five people rushed out at the same time, but the first one was not Gu Ran, but Brandon on his right.