The road to victory, the glory of "one person"?
If there is anything that has attracted the most attention after the 2000 Sydney Olympics, it must be Wang Liping's "unfair" treatment.
Wang Liping won the opportunity to participate in the Olympics with her ability. But Liu Hongyu, who won the championship in 1999, was also selected for the Olympic selection, and Liu Hongyu is also the most promising athlete of the Chinese track and field team.
Unfortunately, Liu Hongyu was sent off for three red cards in the 14th kilometer, which means that she will not be able to compete for this championship. The Chinese track and field team also left disappointed because of her fate, and no one noticed that there was another member of the team who was trying his best to reach the finish line, or there was no hope that Wang Liping would win the championship.
But miracles always happen behind the bland, shocking and poignant.
Wang Liping walked ahead of the world with a time of 1:29:05, successfully winning the Sydney Olympic women's race walk 20km championship, and the moment she crossed the finish line, her tired body seemed to be filled with strength again.
When she turned to look for her teammates and coaches, she found that the seats of the Chinese team were empty, and she went to the only interpreter on the field to ask if there was a Chinese flag, and when she saw the other party shake her head to indicate no, the heroine who had just won the gold medal had red eyes at this time.
Without a national flag and cheers from her compatriots, she could only walk around the arena with her bare hands for a glorious and "lonely" week. Looking at the national flags of more than 20 other countries who won gold medals around them, the tears in their eyes could no longer help but slide down their faces that were red due to the competition.
Although the coach also returned to the field at the first time afterwards, it did not help, and the most brilliant moment had long passed, which also became the biggest regret in Wang Liping's heart. She also said in an interview: "I didn't dare to watch the 2000 game, I was afraid that I would cry again, and I didn't find the flag after winning the championship, which is also my biggest regret." ”
This is not only his regret, but also the regret of all the fans who follow sports events in the country. But fortunately, after Wang Liping returned to China, she also received corresponding compensation and honor, and she also became a rising star among domestic women's race walkers.
Behind the glory, what is hidden is the pain and pain that she swallowed, there is no midwinter, where the plum blossoms come from, Wang Liping's inner tenacity and belief in never giving up are the biggest driving force on her way to winning the championship.
The 2004 Athens Olympics was Wang Liping's first comeback after the birth of her son, and she won the best result in the domestic women's category. At this time, her body was already overtrained, and after winning the 2005 East Asian Games, years of injuries followed, and the pain on her body became more frequent, and she officially announced her retirement. The will of man, supported by indomitable faith, is more powerful than those seemingly invincible material forces. Beliefs and goals form the spiritual pillars that support progress, and they are indestructible and surpassed all things.
