Liu Xiang's master, the godfather of the hurdles, the age of Hua Jia,
This is the most typical identity of Sun Haiping,
However, Master did not take a back seat. In order to let China once again climb to the highest podium in the world's 110-meter hurdles, even if his hair is all gray and his body is not as big as before, Sun Haiping still runs on the side of the track and on the track and field every day.
In 2017, a Shanghai boy named Qin Weibo entered Master's sight. Liu Xiang, who is two meters tall, has an outstanding pace and even exceeds the speed of the same age, all of which outline the outline of a world champion. Seeing him, Sun Haiping seemed to see the next Liu Xiang.
Just when the master and apprentice were doing their best, an accident happened. In 2019, 17-year-old Qin Weibo injured his ankle and had to undergo surgery, only to fully recover half a year later.
What's more, the doctor's two steel nails seemed to be nailed not only to Qin Weibo's ankle, but also to his heart. After that injury, Qin Weibo always dared not let his right leg go to full strength. Results plummeted.
Sun Haiping said that the more excellent athletes, the more like walking a tightrope. They are pushing the limits of humanity, but no one knows where the limits are. It's like sailing on a reef without an accurate chart in your hand.
Excellent athletes are destined to take their own lonely journey. The coach had a lot of keys in his hand, but only the athlete could open the door.
In 2020, less than half a year before Sun Haiping set the first small goal for Qin Weibo - the preliminary round of the National Games, can Qin Weibo get out of the shadows and start again? As China's hope for 2024, what secret weapons does Master have to help his apprentice stand on that top podium again?
Let's walk out of the glory together, into Master and his next Liu Xiang.
Documentary Center of Shanghai Radio and Television Station
Produced by Pan Dexiang Studio