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Yang Jian took a deep breath of fresh air, and he gazed at the brilliant sunset outside the training hall with deep affection, as if he could see the grand opening of the 2024 Paris Olympics just around the corner, and there was only one year left before the ultimate stage of this lifelong dream.
Those years of hard work and sweat will be perfectly displayed in that glorious moment.
Recalling the gold medal won in the 2022 National Games, Yang Jian's heart is still full of endless passion. He clearly remembered that when the total score of 574.2 slowly appeared on the huge electronic screen in the stadium, the entire stadium was instantly enveloped in a celebratory atmosphere, with thunderous applause and cheers one after another, warmly welcoming the birth of this new overlord in the arena.
Yang Jian's coach, Xu Xiang, was so excited that he hurried forward and hugged the former disciple tightly. The two looked at each other and smiled, tears welled up, and at that moment, all the bitterness, sweat and dedication turned into unprecedented relief.
Yang Jian finally relieved the burden in his heart, and the regret of the Tokyo Olympics also disappeared.
"Frankly speaking, I came here with the regret of the Olympics to participate in this National Games. "I feel more pressure than I did when I participated in the Olympics.
However, at this moment, I have finally lifted the mountain from my shoulders, and I can devote myself to the final sprint to the Paris Olympics without any worries in the future.
Indeed, for Yang Jian, being able to win the coveted gold medal on the Olympic podium has always been the biggest and ultimate dream of his diving career.
This dream has been haunting him for 20 years, and since the day he entered the sports school at the age of four, this desire has been burning in his heart like a prairie fire.
The gold medal at the 2022 National Games undoubtedly rekindled the courage and motivation for him to dream of the Olympics. Yang Jian firmly vowed that he would definitely fulfill his long-cherished wish in Paris in 2024 and finally make his dream come true.
He's going to give 200 percent of his strength and give it his all.
After years of tempering and transformation, today's Yang Jian is no longer the immature teenager he was back then. His skill is as superb as that of a master, and his willpower is as inflincigible as steel.
He has great confidence in himself, and he believes that as long as he does his best, the dream in his heart will surely shine on the field!
In April 2023, the International Swimming Federation held its annual Diving World Cup event in the historic city of Xi'an. This world-renowned international competition attracts top divers from all over the world, who are eager to make their mark on this stage.
When the name of the famous Chinese athlete Yang Jian appeared on the entry list, the sports media and diving enthusiasts around the world focused on the Chinese warrior.
In their eyes, Yang Jian is like a sun that never sets, although he suffered unforgettable regrets in the Tokyo Olympics, but his firm pursuit and persistent belief in his dreams have never been shaken by the passage of time.
"I have a lot of confidence in myself. Yang Jian said firmly, "My dream of becoming an Olympic champion is still continuing. This time, I will give my all and prove to the world that I deserve to be a warrior who is brave enough to chase his dreams on the field.
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Yang Jian's eyes are on the distant future, and his thoughts can't help but go back to the Tokyo 2021 Olympics that he will never forget. In that match, he and his teammate Cao Yuan sang triumphantly all the way, and the names of the two remained firmly in the top spot in the preliminaries and semi-finals.
The audience and the media are looking forward to the stage of the final will stage a wonderful "civil war" between Chinese players.
However, on the day of the final, everything changed dramatically. Perhaps it was the high expectations of the outside world that brought a heavy psychological burden to Yang Jian, and he made a mistake on the first jump, and the entire stadium instantly fell into unprecedented silence.
Yang Jian felt an unprecedented pressure that came over him in an instant, and he knew that he was facing a decisive moment of life and death alone.
Therefore, in the most critical last jump, Yang Jian made a decisive decision - to challenge an ultra-difficult move with a difficulty coefficient of an astonishing 4.1! He concentrated all the strength of his body in one point, jumped into the water with full devotion, and did his best to complete this extremely difficult challenge.
However, when the score announced by the referee was announced, Yang Jian was shocked to find that although he had done his best, there was still only a 1.95 point difference between him and the long-awaited gold medal in his heart.
It's so close in front of you, but it seems to be far away. This insignificant gap was undoubtedly a heavy blow, and Yang Jian was about to waver in his dream almost instantly.
After returning to the Olympic Village, Yang Jian hid in his room alone, and fell into deep self-loathing and frustration. During that lonely and long time, he published a sincere and touching long article on Weibo, expressing his firm belief in his dream and unremitting dedication.
"I love diving from the bottom of my heart, and I ask for your forgiveness. In this life, I have given so much for this love, and I will never give up my dream easily.
Yang Jian's words are full of ardent yearning for an Olympic gold medal.
In this way, Yang Jian began a long and arduous life of isolation. He turned his small room into his own training ground, using the walls for high-intensity physical training, and even honing his willpower by doing handstands and opening the caps of hard mineral water bottles with his abs.
Huang Jiaju's classic song "Glorious Years" has become his battle horn, and every time it sounds, it inspires him to move forward bravely. Coach Xu Xiang, who saw all this, was deeply shocked: "He is the first warrior to devote himself to training after the end of the quarantine."
He is so strict with himself and has put in such great effort, which is really admirable.
In the depths of Yang Jian's heart, that golden dream has long been deeply rooted, and even if it suffers setbacks at the Tokyo Olympics, it cannot stop it from continuing to thrive and continue to shine.
Dreams are destined to accompany him on a new journey.
Yang Jian still vividly remembers the scene of participating in the FINA World Championships in Gwangju, South Korea in 2019. That year, his 20-year dream of becoming a World Champion finally came true.
When the heroic athlete Yang Jian won the crown of the single 10m platform event with a perfect score, he could not contain the fiery excitement in his heart, kissed the crystal clear pool at his feet affectionately, and poured out his deep gratitude to all those who had encouraged, accompanied and trusted him.
This hard-won gold medal has an irreplaceable position in Yang Jian's heart, it not only symbolizes honor and glory, but also records his glorious journey from setbacks and difficulties to success.
Looking back, Yang Jian's diving career is undoubtedly tortuous and difficult.
Due to the huge gap between him and Qiu Bo of the same age in the early stage, not only could his performance in the provincial team not reach the top of the national competition, but even after he was selected for the national team, Yang Jian's results still failed to reach the desired height, and often hovered on the edge of the championship trophy.
However, Yang Jian never had the idea of wavering or giving up on his dreams.
In 2013, he went all out, winning six consecutive gold medals in numerous national and international competitions, and his name shined brightly in the limelight for the first time. The following year, he stood on the stage of the FINA Diving Series, showing his endless potential to the world with two ultra-difficult moves, 409C and 109B.
In 2018, Yang Jian burst onto the scene at the Asian Games in Jakarta, winning the first gold medal for the Chinese delegation in the men's single 10m platform, which was also the first continental title of his career.
For him, who was only 24 years old at the time, this honor was undoubtedly an excellent opportunity to realize his self-worth.
Yang Jian knew that if he could not grasp this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, his dream of becoming an Olympic champion would come to naught. Therefore, in the following year, Yang Jian did his best and did not relax.
His dedication to his skills and his diligent training attitude have earned him praise from the coaching team.
In the end, Yang Jian's outstanding performance at the 2019 World Championships earned him his first World Championship title, fulfilling a long-held dream. The significance of this gold medal is far more than honor and glory, but also a testimony of Yang Jian's hard work and continuous growth from adversity.
It enabled him to regain his firm belief in his dreams and to look forward to the future.