Hefei, 12 Oct (Xinhua) -- At this summer's Tokyo Olympics, many people remembered the "bow girl" Wang Chunyu, who represented China in the women's 800-meter final of the Olympic Games for the first time. At the 14th National Games that ended not long ago, she used two gold and one silver to bring people a wonderful competition again.
How to sum up your trip to the National Games? What are the goals of the next phase? In an exclusive interview with Xinhua News Agency, Wang Chunyu shared his "small luck" and "big goal."
On September 24, the women's 1500m final of the athletics event of the 14th National Games was held at the Xi'an Olympic Sports Center. Anhui's Wang Chunyu (first from right) won the championship with a time of 4:16.61. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Xi
"I didn't dare to think about such an achievement a year ago"
At the Tokyo Olympics, she became the first Chinese athlete to qualify for the women's 800m final of the Olympic Games, and at the 14th National Games, she won the women's 800m, 1500m and women's 400m runner-up. Looking back on the cycle of preparation for the Tokyo Olympic Games and the 14th National Games, Wang Chunyu admitted that "such an achievement was not thought of a year ago."
"From the end of the last National Games to now, I have grown too much in this cycle. Whether it is the experience of the game, the ability to train or the guarantee of the team, it has been greatly improved. Wang Chunyu concluded.
China's Wang Chunyu in the women's 800m final at the Tokyo Olympics on August 3. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Lu Xiaowei
Before participating in this year's National Games, Wang Chunyu experienced two National Games, both of which were to run his own main event - the women's 800 meters.
From the end of the Tokyo Olympics to the time he returned to china to participate in the National Games, Wang Chunyu was only given about 20 days to train. Wang Chunyu admitted that due to his obvious advantage in the domestic 800 meters, he can save a lot of physical strength for part-time competitions.
"I've never had a part-time job before, let alone two at a big tournament, and it's a test of my fitness." Wang Chunyu said that the final two gold and one silver also showed from the side that she had greatly improved her ability.
But for the silver medal in the 400 meters, Wang Chunyu has a little regret in his heart, "Because in training, he has the level of winning the championship, but he does not have the experience of the 400 meters race, he is not very good at starting, and the starting is much slower." Not convinced by the loss, she said that in the next few years, she will not only focus on 800 meters, but also continue to take into account both 400 meters and 1500 meters." These are all the same, and if the 400m improves, my 800m will certainly not be bad. ”
On September 21, the women's 400m final of the athletics event of the 14th National Games was held in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province. Anhui's Wang Chunyu (left) finished second. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Xi
"The goal of the Paris Olympics is to stand on the podium"
"From the moment I reached the Tokyo Olympics, I planted a seed in my heart: to break through the Rio Olympics and finally stand on the final field!" In Wang Chunyu's view, this year's Tokyo Olympics is an opportunity for her to show herself and show China's middle and long-distance running, and she wants everyone to see the level of China and Asia.
In the end, at the Tokyo Olympic Games, Wang Chunyu twice set a new personal best in the semi-finals and finals, and refreshed the history of Chinese athletics with a fifth place in the Olympic women's 800 meters.
"A time of 1 minute 57.00 is enough to prove that I belong to the world level." When Wang Chunyu said these words, he was full of confidence.
China's Wang Chunyu in the women's 800m semifinals at the Tokyo Olympics on July 31. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Gang
All the way through the thorns, from this year's world ranking 33rd, to the Olympics fifth, the world ninth place, "everything is so incredible." If you are not afraid of anyone on the field of play, you will know that your possibilities are endless. Wang Chunyu said.
But Wang Chunyu admitted that he was a little disappointed in the ranking at that time, "in fact, it is not much different from standing on the podium." Therefore, for the Paris Olympic Games, Wang Chunyu's goal is to stand on the podium.
"It is my honor to represent the country, and three years later, the Paris Olympics hope to make up for the regret of not being able to stand on the podium, and these three years will turn regret into motivation and continue to surpass myself in the subsequent competitions." Wang Chunyu said that the three years will pass quickly, in addition to improving ability and level, but also pay attention to injury prevention and disease prevention, but also hope that the epidemic can end as soon as possible, go abroad to participate in more world competitions to improve results and accumulate experience.
"There will be more to look forward to next year's Asian Games"
In addition to the "big goal" of the Paris Olympic Games, Wang Chunyu also has a "small goal" in front of him, that is, next year's World Athletics Championships and the Hangzhou Asian Games.
For Wang Chunyu, these two competitions are a test of his next winter training and overall training level, "because the World Athletics Championships are world-class track and field athletes competing on the same stage, and the difference between them and the Olympic Games is only that one is a comprehensive event and the other is a single event."
On August 28, 2018, in the women's 800m final of the 18th Asian Games, China's Wang Chunyu (right) won the championship with a time of 2:01.80. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Huang Zongzhi
In 2018, Wang Chunyu won the women's 800m championship at the Jakarta Asian Games, and next year's Hangzhou Asian Games, she hopes to win the championship in her own country, and may also take care of the 1500m or relay events. She revealed that next year will likely be grouped into the national team of the 4X400m relay, "so next year's Asian Games, in addition to the main event, there are more expectations."
In addition to the competition, 26-year-old Wang Chunyu recently ushered in a new identity in life, officially joined Anhui Normal University, and transformed from a college athlete to a teacher athlete.
Due to the preparation for the competition, Wang Chunyu said that in the past two years, he will still focus on training for the time being, and hopes that in the future, when he stands on the podium as a teacher, he will be able to share his experience and experience with the students. "The experience of an athlete will be of some help to me as a teacher, because there are some places where there are spiritual connections," she said. ”
Looking back on his life experience, Wang Chunyu has a lot of feelings: "Participating in the National Games this time, there are many less young people's panic, more self-confidence, can enjoy the game, and run wildly towards the goal." Along the way, I have grown a lot, experienced a lot, had many ups and downs, questioned a lot, and of course, felt more support, thanks to all the good and bad. ”
Editors: Liu Yang, Huang Xuguo, Ji Jiadong