Kipchoge's perfect performance, Yang Shaohui successfully made history!
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Men's Marathon Final
At 6:00 a.m. Beijing time on August 8 and 7:00 a.m. local time in Tokyo, the men's marathon event started. In the end, Kipchoge won the Olympic men's marathon gold medal with a strong strength of 208.
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The day before the women's marathon, although the gun was fired 1 hour in advance, the hot weather caused great difficulties to the runners, and the decline in performance was also very obvious, and many runners even ran and collapsed. However, the weather forecast shows that the weather is better today, so the game is still playing according to the original time.
The top players from all over the world gathered together, coupled with the high temperature, the intensity of the competition can be imagined. Although the Kibe war that thousands of fans are looking forward to cannot be staged, it will still be an incredibly exciting game.
In any marathon, as long as Kipchoge plays, he will be the biggest favorite. This one is no exception. Although last year's London Marathon suffered a nuisance and upset, he finished eighth.
But at the NN Mission marathon in April, Kipchoge returned with a strong performance of 2:04:30, announcing that he was still the king of the project. Moreover, as the defending champion, Kipchoge's determination to win consecutive Olympic gold medals is also very strong.
But these factors do not ensure that he can successfully win the gold medal, because there are too many opponents who are super strong. Just his compatriot, Cherono PB203, Kipruto, who is 8 years younger than Kipchoge, also has 203 strength.
The Ethiopian Legion is also eyeing the gold medal, Cisse Lema's personal PB2:03:36, Desissa's strength is also in 204; the 2020 London Marathon champion, Kitata, who defeated Kipchog, is not to be underestimated.
According to the statistics of the Olympic official website, in addition to the 6 people in Kenya and Ethiopia, there are 16 runners who have run into 210 this year. So, if Kipchoge wants to defend his title, he definitely has to adjust to his best condition.
In addition, the famous Japanese general Daisuke has also become the focus of attention of the Chinese people. He had previously announced that the match would be the final battle of his career, vowing to unleash his full abilities. The day before the game, Dajie updated his social media with just three words: Just do it. He has been training hard in Kenya before, and the half horse has also run a 101 result, which is worth looking forward to.
On the Chinese side, big brother Dong Guojian took the lead, and this is his third olympic participation. Yang Shaohui and Peng Jianhua made their Olympic debuts. In this year's Olympic Games, China's achievements in sprinting events are eye-catching, can the marathon bring us surprises?
The route is the same as the women's marathon route, with a large lap of 3.5-22 km, followed by two laps around 10 km.
In terms of weather, the temperature is 24 ° C, and there is basically no sunshine, which is much more ideal than yesterday's weather conditions.
Race through
At 6 o'clock Beijing time, the runners stood on the track and prepared to leave.
DaJie, looking nervous, kept breathing deeply.
Kipchoge's signature smile is very relaxed.
Then the runners set off, Kipchoge rushed to the first row, will he still use his own effective follow-up running tactics in this game? China's Yang Shaohui is also in the front row of the first echelon.
After 2 kilometers, there were basically two groups, Yang Shaohui and Peng Jianhua both appeared in the forefront of the first group. Kipchoge is in the 5th place or so, or follow the running tactics.
The 5 km took 15 minutes and 17 seconds, and the overall pace of the race was relatively fast. Germany's Petros led the way, Yang Shaohui was fourth, Dong Guojian and Peng Jianhua were 41st and 44th respectively, and Daqijie was 47th.
5 km elapsed time: 15 minutes and 17 seconds
Average pace: 3 minutes and 4 seconds/km
Estimated final result: 2 hours 09 minutes and 24 seconds
After 5 kilometers, the front runners kept changing, and Kipchoge ran steadily at his own pace. Yang Shaohui has been running relatively far ahead and insisting on resisting.
8.7 km, the first accident came. Kitata, an Ethiopian runner and 2020 London Marathon champion, withdrew from the race and appeared to have a thigh muscle strain. At this time, Dong Guojian and Peng Jianhua were at the end of the First Group.
The second 5 km pace has been reduced. Yang Shaohui was the first to pass the timing point, Peng Jianhua 39, Dong Guojian 41. Daisuke 29, Hattori Andaku and Nakamura Sachio are also in the first group. Only 1 second away from the first runners.
Second 5 km: 15 minutes 36 seconds (pace: 3 minutes 8 seconds /km)
10 km elapsed: 30 minutes and 53 seconds
Average pace: 3 minutes and 6 seconds/km/ km
Estimated final result: 2 hours, 10 minutes and 49 seconds
After 10 kilometers, several runners retired from the race, and the weather was still too hot. Yang Shaohui ran relatively steadily in the first echelon, and the Kenya trio basically advanced side by side, which was very steady. At 13.2 kilometers, Yang Shaohui was stepped on by the runners behind, hoping not to affect his rhythm.
Galen Rupp had been running after Kipchoge.
Kipchoge is still very calm. Hattori Isma and Daisuke are in the middle of the First Group.
Third 5 km: 15 min 10 sec (pace: 3 min 2 s/km)
15 km elapsed: 46 minutes and 03 seconds
Average pace: 3 min 5 sec/km
Estimated final result: 2 hours, 10 minutes and 07 seconds
After 15 kilometers, all three Chinese runners were at the end of the first group. There are about 30 people in the first group. The three Kenyan players are very strong.
At 18 km, Kipchog extended his thumb to the Brazilian runner next to him, and then the two punched each other to encourage each other, Kipchoge smiled, this state is too relaxed.
Yang Shaohui gradually fell to the second group, and the front still ran too hard. Dong Guojian and Peng Jianhua continued to run. Big Forced Jie was 23rd, 1 second behind.
4th 5 km: 15 min 44 sec (pace: 3 min 09 s/km)
20 km elapsed: 1 hour 01 minutes 47 seconds
Average pace: 3 minutes 06 seconds /km
Men: Halfway
Half-time: 1 hour, 05 minutes and 13 seconds
Halfway through, several players were left behind. At 22.6 kilometers, Peng Jianhua was thrown away by the First Group, and some could not keep up, and Dong Guojian continued to insist.
At 23 km, another Ethiopian runner, Lema, could not hold out, and the Ethiopian legion suffered heavy losses. At this point Rupp took the lead.
25 km time 1 hour 17 minutes 24 seconds. Dong Guojian continued to follow in the first group, and Dajie was in front of him. Yang Shaohui trailed 40 seconds in 34 and Peng Jianhua 47 seconds behind.
Fifth 5 km: 15 minutes 37 seconds (pace: 3 minutes 29 seconds / km)
25 km elapsed: 1 hour, 17 minutes and 24 seconds
Average pace: 3 min 08 s/km
Estimated final result: 2 hours, 12 minutes and 13 seconds
After 25 kilometers, Kipchoge began to lead the race, gradually starting to speed up and enter his own rhythm.
Brazil's Nascimento, who had been leading the race for a long time, fell heavily to the ground, seemingly suffering from heat stroke, and then medical staff rushed to the rescue.
Dong Guojian gradually fell behind, and it was not easy to follow for so long. Big Forced Jie is in around 10th place, and the final battle, at least for now, looks very good. After 28 kilometers, the first group still has about 10 people left, and Kenyan three occupy the top three.
Sixth 5 km: 15 minutes 07 seconds (pace: 3 minutes 02 seconds / km)
30 km elapsed: 1 hour, 32 minutes and 31 seconds
After 30 kilometers, Kipchoge began to speed up and gradually get rid of the first group! Speaking of speeding up, Kipchoge's performance time has arrived.
The first group of 8 people, Rupp and Dajie fell behind.
Kipchoge threw the First Group farther and farther away, and this state could not be unexpectedly successfully defended. After 32 kilometers, the First Group was basically dispersed, with Cheronno leading the First Group.
Kipchoge has led 14 seconds at 33km; 22 seconds at 34km and 27s at 35km. How lonely it is to be invincible.
The 35 km took 1:46:59, and the seventh five km took only 14 minutes and 28 seconds. DaJie was 7th and 51 seconds behind, Yang Shaohui came to 21st, and the state gradually returned. Dong Guojian 36, Peng Jianhua 39.
Seventh 5 km: 14 min 28 sec (pace: 2 min 54 s/km)
35 km elapsed: 1 hour, 46 minutes and 59 seconds
Average pace: 3 min 04 s/km
DaJie began to speed up, even super 2 people, the movement is very stretched, can he catch up with the first group? At 36.2km, Kiprutto withdrew, and leading for Kipchogue was too much for him.
The four players in the first group are Cheronno in Kenya, Ramdassem in Spain, Abdi in Belgium and Nagye in the Netherlands.
Kipchoge was alone in the shot, 1 minute ahead of the 38 km, 1 minute and 18 seconds ahead of the big forced Jay who rushed to sixth place. The spectators on the sidelines have been cheering for Dajie.
The eighth 5 km Kipchoge took 14 minutes and 56 seconds and the 40 km took 2:01:55. 1 minute and 17 seconds ahead of The First Group.
8th 5 km: 14 minutes 56 seconds (pace: 2 minutes 59 seconds / km)
40 km elapsed: 2 hours 01 minutes 55 seconds
Average pace: 3 min 03 s/km
At 41 kilometers, Dajie gasped, and he exhaled with his hand on his ribs, still rushing forward.
In the end, Kipchoge won the gold medal in 2:08:38 and successfully won the Olympic championship! Signature waving celebrations reappear.
Cheronno was physically exhausted in the final sprint, with Nagye of the Netherlands winning the silver medal in 2:09:58 and The Belgian Abdi taking the bronze medal. Big Forced Jay finished sixth and Rupp eighth in 2:10:41.
In China, Yang Shaohui finished 19th with a score of 2:14:58, which is the best place in Chinese history; Peng Jianhua was 32nd, 2:16:39; dong Guojian was 57th, 2:21:35.