Orc Undead Sports Warrior
Chapter 70 Asian Records
When the broadcast switched back to the arena, the Polish athlete Majewski had already completed his second throw, which reached 20.33 meters, less than his first throw.
Mayevsky was not very satisfied with the result. He shook his head, went to his sports bag, put on his jacket, and then took out his handheld game console to play seriously.
"What kind of weirdos are these? They can't forget about their game consoles even during a competition!" Lu Wei finally understood why no one had ever questioned his identity since he came to this world. It wasn't because he hid it well, but because there were just too many strange people.
"Many athletes nowadays use unique methods to distract themselves. Majevsky's hobbies are playing basketball and video games. I heard that he is also good at basketball. In previous competitions, it was not uncommon to see him playing games between games."
As the commentator shared glimpses of the athletes' daily lives, Jamaican athlete Scott was already standing in the throwing arc. This time, he appeared cautious, clearly demonstrating each movement during the throw.
However, perhaps because he was too eager to achieve a good result, he tried to exert too much force when he released the shot, resulting in a release angle that was obviously too high, and the shot did not reach the 20-meter line.
Just after Scott's results were announced, the audience booed again.
"Well, I don't even need to look to know, Lu Wei is on the big screen..." Lu's father seemed helpless. The boos from the stadium could be heard clearly in front of the TV. He was worried that Lu Wei would break down under such pressure.
Lu Wei appeared on the big screen at the stadium without any doubt. Now, whenever the home crowd sees Lu Wei, they immediately and in unison boo.
On the big screen, Lu Wei suddenly laughed, then frantically waved his hands towards the audience: "Louder! This is boring, you idiots!"
Seeing Lu Wei's reaction, the entire audience fell silent for a moment, followed by a deafening roar of boos. The Japanese audience was determined to fight Lu Wei to the death today.
"Getting excited!" Lu Wei said, walking into the throwing area with the shot put. Amid boos from all sides, he took a deep breath, then followed the other team members, raising the shot put high, then lowering it to his chin, tilting his head to secure it.
Lu Wei's spin was much smoother this time than before, and he also put considerable force into the shot. Just as the shot left his hand, Lu Wei deliberately tapped it with his index finger to increase its spin in the air.
In his previous life, Lu Wei never cared about these petty tricks. As long as the weapon he threw hit the prey, that was enough. No enemy would come up and challenge him to a duel to see who could throw the farthest.
Distance doesn't matter; the key is to find a way to kill the enemy.
"That was a good shot, but the angle was a bit low and the release was a bit too early!" Coach Jiang began to comment as soon as Lu Wei released his shot put, and he involuntarily stood up as he spoke.
"Coach Jiang, I think this is 21 meters!" Wang Qiao, who was standing next to him, also stood up at this moment. It was obvious that the landing distance of this shot looked very good from a visual perspective.
The referee raised a white flag, indicating the shot was valid.
"There's a chance! I, Old Jiang, am getting a little excited too. This kid's in good form today!" Coach Jiang pumped his fist and looked up at the big screen.
Lu Wei: 21.16 meters. A new Asian record!
Looking at the results on the big screen, Lu Wei waved his hand vigorously: "Come on, boo me! Come on, mess with me! I'm waiting right here!"
The race hasn't even started yet, but Lu Wei's words can be heard by everyone in the stadium, including viewers watching on TV.
"Our son is acting like he's going to take on the entire audience!" Mr. Lu took a sip of tea, crossed his legs, and sat on the sofa, seemingly enjoying the moment.
"It's clear that Lu Wei was in top form today. I asked his coach, and Lu Wei's best training result is just over 21 meters. Despite the noise from the Osaka home crowd, he performed at his training level on his second throw. This young man, Lu Wei, is very competitive. He's already the Asian record holder! I think many people will remember Lu Wei's name after today. Another promising new star has emerged in Chinese athletics!"
Yang Li was also excited. This commentator, who once considered himself a semi-professional track and field athlete, could easily ignite the audience's passion during the competition.
"A throw of 21 meters is considered a high-level result even in world-class competitions. If an athlete throws more than 21 meters in a competition, it is very likely to make other team members feel threatened, causing them to distort their movements. This result basically means that the athlete has won a medal. With this throw, Lu Wei's score has temporarily climbed to second place. After the second throw of the competition, three team members have achieved scores of more than 21 meters. Today's competition is probably the one with the best overall results in recent world-class competitions!"
Sure enough, in the later rounds, the team members who had previously achieved scores of around 20 meters put all their effort into this throw. Even Adam Nelson, whose first throw was over 21 meters, threw slightly off course because he exerted his strength too early, and his throw only reached a little over 20 meters.
However, American athlete Hofa, who ranked first in the first throw, was not affected by Lu Wei's performance and improved his score to 21.56 meters in the second throw.
"Fat people aren't scary, what's scary is a fat person who is agile and strong. This fat guy's performance this year has been crazy, and he went crazy today..." Coach Jiang smiled helplessly as he watched Hoffa's second throw.
In the sports industry, it is rare for obese athletes to have strong athletic abilities; if they do, they are usually behemoths.
After the second round, Hoffa ranked first with 21.56 meters. Lu Wei ranked second with 21.16 meters, and Nelson ranked third with 21.06 meters. None of the other team members had yet surpassed 21 meters. The final round would determine whether the lower-ranked team members could enter the top eight, and everyone's expressions became serious.
After the start of the third round, Mayevski threw 20.87 meters, a result that essentially secured him a place in the top 8. Jamaican athlete Scott, who followed, committed another foul in the third round, finishing last and failing to qualify for the final three rounds.
Almost all experienced players will choose to go all out in the third round, opting for a more aggressive pitching style. For players ranked in the bottom four, this pitch is their last chance to turn the tide. They are already behind, and playing it safe generally won't lead to much improvement. Not choosing to fight is tantamount to waiting for death.
The player who barely made it into the top 8 was also very anxious. He found it hard to predict the performance of the players ranked behind him. If he played it safe and was overtaken, he would miss the finals. Just thinking about it made him feel very frustrated.
The players ranked higher also need to give it their all, as the psychological difference between playing later and earlier in each round is significant. Players ranked lower not only achieve better results, but also have the opportunity to adjust their tactics based on the performance of others.
Therefore, the third round is crucial for everyone.
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