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Chapter 10: The 50-meter self-propelled test!
2003 3 Month 10 Day.

The day the provincial team went to Chen Jinglun to select players.

Wu Jin was very calm early in the morning, as if she didn't know what day it was; but her mother, Xu Wanqin, a college student, lit incense and was actually praying to Guanyin Bodhisattva, muttering incantations.

All I prayed for was for my son to pass the exam with flying colors... oh, no, I meant for him to be selected for the provincial team.

Wu Jin then spent half a day acting as a primary school student before finally arriving at the training ground in her mother's car.

Sun Yang has actually arrived!

hateful!

In the past, this mama's boy was always the last to arrive, and sometimes he would eat lunch or take a nap in the car.

And unsurprisingly, his mother must have made him come so early today.

After all, it's an important day, and I need to leave a good impression on the provincial team coaches. Maybe his mother has already put in a good word for me.

Having connections at home makes things easier, but when it comes to sports, some things are indeed hard and fast rules.

You need to have achievements to make connections. If you have nothing, no one will pay attention to you. You have to understand the order of priority. That's why Wu Jin is never jealous of these people. Selection is based on merit. It's just that with the same achievements, you get eliminated and someone else gets promoted.

This is due to inferior skills. However, when the skill levels are equal, background... is also a form of strength!
"Wu Jin, Sun Yang!"

Zhu Ying called out to the two people warming up. Sun Yang was quite puzzled and glanced at Wu Jin: "Old Wu, you were selected too?"

Sun Yang was unaware of this matter.

He had only thought that Wu Jin could give it a try in the 50-meter freestyle, but he never expected that... this guy who was a few months older than him with thick eyebrows and big eyes would actually ask for a spot in the 50-meter freestyle?
He had no idea that all of this was just Zhu Ying whispering in the ear to the big tiger Wu Xiaojun!
Although Wu Jin does want to participate in the championship, she may not be able to get Zhu Ying's approval if she takes the initiative to apply.

Now... it's all by accident.

"What do you mean by 'me too'?"

Wu Jin was clearly not going to hold back with Sun Yang, saying directly, "My chances of being selected in the 50-meter freestyle are much higher than your chances in the 100- or 200-meter freestyle!"

Those words... were indeed quite hurtful.

It was a one-hit kill, and Sun Yang's defenses were indeed broken instantly.

"Damn, I still have 400 meters to go!"

"Heh, unless you're the first one to be measured is 400 meters, otherwise... no chance!"

Wu Jin has already given him this much advice; if Sun Yang doesn't try to make a move, then it's as if he has nothing to say.

The two continued to banter as they arrived at a swimming venue that Chen Jinglun frequently used for competitions; the pool was equipped with an automatic timing system, which is the internationally recognized electronic timing system.

The competition's time, results, and records are all based on this most precise timing.

Statistics include certified results of national athletes at the first and second levels.

That is, the legendary electric meter.

Several of Chen Jinglun's senior classmates had already arrived. Wu Jin was a bit of a stranger; she probably hadn't won any major awards.

People like Luo Xuejuan, who is quite well-known after Chen Jinglun, and Ye Shiwen, who later became his junior, are all Olympic champions, so they must know each other.

The fact that these people are unfamiliar can only mean one thing.

Not a world champion!

In fact, Wu Jin had just passed by other training grounds and saw several of them.

Especially in the children's group, Ye Shiwen and Fu Yuanhui are both in it, but they are only 6 or 7 years old now.

They are currently in the initial stages of learning to swim.

"Coach Wu, shall we... begin?"

A middle-aged man with slightly graying hair and a bit of a paunch spoke to Wu Xiajun beside him.

Wu Jin hadn't expected that the provincial team would send him to recruit new talent.

Zhu Zhigen!
Sun's future head coach will also be the one with whom he has conflicts.

The two complemented each other's achievements, and Zhu Zhigen later became the head of the Zhejiang Provincial Swimming Team and also served as the head coach of the national swimming team, leading the team to participate in the World Championships and the Olympics multiple times.

This coach is very strict in private, and many athletes are afraid of him, including Sun Yang.

But he has coached many world champions, including not only Lao Sun, but also Wang Shun, Wu Peng, and others.

"Okay, let's start with 50 meters!"

Wu Xiajun's gaze swept towards Wu Jin's direction, while Zhu Zhigen smiled slightly: "Oh? There are still 50-meter seedlings?"

"That's quite rare!"

He followed Wu Xiajun's gaze and also locked onto Wu Jin, who was standing next to Sun Yang.

After seeing the other person's height and face, their curiosity was clearly amplified.

A 12 or 3-year-old with the talent to run 50 meters? That's absolute talent!

"Wu Jin, is it okay? First?"

Zhu Ying hadn't expected Wu Xiajun to arrange the tests in this way, from 50, 100... to 200, 400 long distances.

Of course, since it's not a formal competition, students can choose to compete in their strongest area first, and then take individual tests later, like Sun Yang.

Because this kid is good at a lot of things.

This is the dilemma of being a jack-of-all-trades.

"sure!"

Wu Jin wasn't intimidated at all; on the contrary, she became quite excited when she heard about the first test.

I've been holding it in all day.

After upgrading to level 1 in the beginner acceleration program yesterday, Wu Jin didn't test how much her progress had improved.

Although the number of times an athlete can unleash their full power in the 50-meter freestyle depends on their condition, Wu Jin feels that she is currently in her best condition.

If you had taken the test yesterday, you should have been able to see the progress in your skills.

It's just a matter of testing it a few more times.

"This kid is pretty good, he has a great attitude!"

Seeing Wu Jin walk onto the starting platform in a very relaxed manner, Zhu Zhigen smiled at Wu Xiajun next to him.

This time, Zhu Zhigen was not the only coach from the provincial team, but he was clearly leading the team.

Wu Jin... is a person.

Despite being watched by so many people, he was still the first to go out for the test.

You absolutely need a strong heart to do that.

Yes, Wu Jin was the only one selected for the men's 50-meter freestyle test this time.

This also reflects the scarcity of this sport in China; even in provinces with strong swimming programs, very few people meet the standard, let alone in other provinces.

"Wu Jin, listen to the starting gun!"

"Get into the water the moment the gun goes off, understand?"

Zhu Ying was there taking care of things.

Although they usually practice with a starting pistol to train athletes' reaction time upon entering the water, Wu Jin clearly didn't practice that often, so Zhu Ying was still a little apprehensive.

The main issue is that it's really a bit difficult for a 12-year-old to be the first to be tested.

"Understood, Coach Zhu!"

Wu Jin smiled at Zhu Ying before turning around and looking at the perfectly calm, azure swimming lane in front of her.

Perhaps, maybe... my swimming career after my rebirth will begin with this test today.

Countless people stood behind the starting platform, and on both sides.

Without exception, everyone's gaze was directed towards Wu Jin.

Coaches including Zhu Zhigen and Wu Xiaoyun were particularly focused on each other.

At this moment, Wu Jin felt the intense pressure of a competition, the absolute silence before the starting gun fired, and the attention of countless people around him, which made his heart beat faster and faster.

Breathing... felt almost suffocating.

"Hu~~"

"Suck~~~"

Wu Jin closed her eyes, forcing herself to quickly adjust her breathing, trying to calm her mind.

Swah——

The moment he opened his eyes, he felt that he had undergone a spiritual transformation.

Everything around him was irrelevant to him.

He shut out all external sounds and everything.

His eyes were fixed solely on the swimming lane in front of him, and on the longing for the 50-meter finish line.

He seemed to ignore the system pop-up window that appeared in front of him, as well as the white acceleration skill that was waiting to be activated.

drop!
The starting pistol suddenly fired at that moment.

Wow!
Without any hesitation, Wu Jin leaped into the water.

The 50-meter freestyle test has officially begun!
(End of this chapter)