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Chapter 46: 50m Freestyle Asian Record!

"Prepare!"

Xu Guoyi held a stopwatch in one hand and prepared to trigger the electronic starting pistol's program with the other.

After the starting gun fires, the sound sensor detects the signal and transmits it to the timing system. Then the timer starts, and the pressure device on the starting platform is also detected, which allows a series of data on the athlete's race to be obtained.

For example, starting reaction, takeoff time, etc.

Basically, there is not much difference between the results and the official competition results.

In other words, Wu Jin's ability to swim 50 meters in this pool is theoretically the same as his ability to swim in a competition, or even better.

beep!
After the internationally recognized English countdown, the starting gun fired a very clear sound in less than 3 seconds.

Swah——

Wu Jin entered the water, and Xu Guoyi's stopwatch started instantly.

Lou Xia, who was standing next to her, was the same.

Meanwhile, on an electronic display timer at the very front of the pool, the time started ticking rapidly from 0 seconds.

This time, none of the team members watching cheered; their eyes were all on Wu Jin as she entered the water.

As swimmers, they are actually quite sensitive to time.

This time, Wu Jin's entry and exit from the water were even faster than when he tried the 50-meter butterfly with the same entry and exit.

It's important to know that the two events involve the same posture from takeoff to entry and exit from the water; there is no difference whatsoever.

If they are both for testing the limits of sprinting, the times should be about the same.

Wu Jin's takeoff in the 50-meter butterfly was his best performance in his first attempt at this event, and it can be said to be a world-class start, apart from his takeoff reaction.

His speed and explosive power from entering the water to exiting it are comparable to those of the world's top athletes.

Of course, this is all because, like freestyle, the starting point for butterfly is still a freestyle stroke. With the support of the system and her proficiency in freestyle, it's no surprise that she performed exceptionally well.

The later strokes, such as the butterfly stroke, were not very familiar to me, and I had many problems.

That's why the butterfly stroke ultimately took more than 28 seconds.

And now, this guy's departure seems to have sped up again.

"How many?"

Xu Guoyi glanced at his wife beside him, Lou Xia looked at the stopwatch: "I think I measured 2.97!"

"That's about right, I'm 2.95!"

"From entering the water to exiting it within 3 seconds, the speed suddenly increased..."

Xu Guoyi found it hard to believe.

Because the current world's top three male 50m freestyle runners, Popov, Hall, and Erwin, fall within this range.

According to the information Xu Guoyi obtained, these three individuals are currently roughly equal in strength.

It's hard to say what will happen at the next Athens Games; anyone could win the 50m freestyle.

Popov is more famous. He won consecutive gold medals in the 50m and 100m freestyle at the 92 Barcelona Olympics and the 96 Atlanta Olympics, and was once the undisputed world number one in these two categories.

Gary Hall comes from a legendary American swimming family. At 19 years old, he is at his peak. His father, Gary Hall Sr., was a renowned American swimmer for 70 years.

They belong to the second generation of swimmers.

He was the champion in the 50-meter freestyle at the previous Sydney Olympics, with Popov coming in second.

But in this year's 50m freestyle, there were two champions!
It's Irwin and Hall!

The two athletes tied for the gold medal, touching the wall at the same time with a time of 21.98 seconds, setting a record for the first time in Olympic swimming history that two athletes have tied for a gold medal!

Actually, due to technical limitations, there was no measurement of the percentile. In later years, the high-speed camera measured the second again, and Anthony Irwin was actually 0.01 seconds ahead.

All three of them entered and exited the water within 3 seconds.

Especially Erwin.

The start is the strongest of the three, known for his explosive power. His reaction time at takeoff is only 0.64 seconds, making him the world's number one swimmer in terms of reaction time. Moreover, he is an African American athlete.

Black swimmers.

"But now, we need to add one more!"

Xu Guoyi watched as Wu Jin swam at top speed as soon as she emerged from the water, glancing at the stopwatch in her hand every now and then. For some reason, she suddenly felt a surge of excitement.

Because... this kid is faster again!
Not only was the start faster than in the previous championship race, but the first leg time was also nearly 0.2 seconds faster.

"I feel like Wu Jin is even faster this time than she was in the championship final!"

"Wow, that can't be right!" "It's normal, it's the 'host advantage,' hahaha!"

"Get lost, I'm serious, this time I might even break 22.50!"

"..."

Wu Peng and the others, who had initially looked relaxed, became somewhat serious as they watched Wu Jin swim nearly 30 meters in the lane.

Looking at the 14.12 seconds displayed on the timing screen, and comparing it to Wu Jin's current distance from the finish line, the several swimming experts who had swum the 50-meter freestyle all subconsciously exchanged glances.

Especially Cai Li.

It would take him at least 15 seconds to run 30 meters!

That is to say, Wu Jin is now almost 1 second faster in the first 30 meters than he was at his fastest.

How could this not shock those 50-meter freestyle athletes?!

Everyone was separated by 30 meters by 1 second!
"Something big is coming!"

Xu Guoyi's excitement was obvious to everyone at that moment.

He clenched his fist, no longer paying attention to the stopwatch in his hand, his eyes fixed on the figure in the pool that was constantly approaching the finish line.

The leg frequency and strokes have reached their limit.

And there's no force relief!

Wu Jin continues to maintain the high-frequency swimming speed that has propelled him forward.

With an 18-second boost, he could swim almost 40 meters!
Then, you can use the intermediate sprint skill again!
"Hurry up!"

"We're almost there! We're almost there!"

Xu Guoyi watched the numbers on the timer jump rapidly, his heart pounding in his chest.

At that very moment, just as the timer ticked past 20 seconds, Wu Jin unleashed his 1.2-second intermediate sprint.

wow——

His body almost sprinted across the finish line along with the 22-second mark on the timer.

22.33!

A number that shocked everyone was then displayed on the final speed measurement screen.

"Huchi~~~Huchi~~~"

The only sound in the entire venue seemed to be Wu Jin's heavy breathing as he broke the surface of the water, his chest heaving as he stared at the numbers on the screen.

"..."

Everyone stared blankly at the displayed 22.33 seconds, falling into a brief silence.

The next second, Xu Guoyi's suppressed roar echoed throughout the entire venue.

"Yes!"

22 second 33!

Jiang Chengji set a national record in the men's 50-meter freestyle at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, which is also an Asian record!
Now, seven years later, it has been swum out again by a 12-year-old boy.

Although this was only achieved in a regular test, it still proves that Wu Jin has the potential to break this Asian record.

And it's highly likely, after all, Wu Jin is only 12 years old.

"I rely on!"

"22.33 seconds..."

"A national record!!"

"Mao, an Asian record, left by Chiang Kai-shek's sudden burst of power 7 years ago!"

"That's incredible! Absolutely incredible!"

"Is this even human?"

The male team members were wailing and moaning, but the female team members didn't seem to be experiencing much emotional turmoil.

Although they all thought Wu Jin was very talented.

But it's just an Asian record, isn't it?

Who among us doesn't hold an Asian record?
And there are Olympic records and world records too?!
It's not a big deal that she swam at the age of 12; there are many female athletes who broke records at that age.

However, it is true that male athletes' talents take several years longer to materialize than those of female athletes.

There's no one like Wu Jin who could tie the Asian record at the age of 12. Australia and North America, on the other hand, have a few!
(End of this chapter)