God of Sprint

Chapter 997 Semi-finals Begins

Looking at Zhao Yun in front of him, Lyles felt a little disappointed, but he recognized Zhao Yun's strength. He grinned with a provocative smile and said to Zhao Yun: "You won, but you only won against me now!"

Zhao Yun raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile, and responded: "Really!"

Seeing this, Lyles continued, "That's right. After all, I'm only twenty years old and I still have a long way to go in the future. When I'm twenty-three or twenty-five, can you still defeat me as easily as you did today?" His words revealed a sense of confidence and unwillingness.

"One day, I will replace you! Replace all your honor!......"

However, just as he was talking excitedly, he suddenly realized a problem - Zhao Yun's age. He was startled and a sense of fear surged in his heart, because he found that Zhao Yun was only one year older than him!

Zhao Yun seemed to see through Lyles's thoughts. He looked at Lyles with a smile that became brighter and brighter, as if he was laughing at his ignorance. Zhao Yun smiled and said, "Hahaha! Why don't you say anything?"

Lyles's expression suddenly turned ugly. He opened his mouth, but found himself speechless.

At this time, Zhao Yun turned his head and said to Mena and Lyles: "I tell you, as long as I don't retreat, you will all be my subjects!" His voice was not loud, but it was full of majesty that could not be ignored.

After saying that, Zhao Yun stretched out his hand and shook hands with Lyles and Mena.

They are opponents on the court but friends off it. This is what Ma Xin told Zhao Yun based on his experience when he participated in a major competition for the first time.

Afterwards, Zhao Yun, Lyles and Xie Zhenye went to the award ceremony together.

After the award ceremony, Yang Shu couldn't wait to walk towards Lyles and wanted to have a brief interview with him.

Yang Shu said with a smile: "Congratulations on your outstanding performance in this Magic City Station and successfully won the runner-up."

Lyles shook his head slightly, seemingly dissatisfied with the result. He replied, "Second place? Actually, I have always wanted to win the championship."

Yang Shu nodded in understanding and continued, "Haha, indeed, for athletes, the goal is of course to climb to the championship throne. Speaking of championships, Zhao Yun performed well in the 200-meter race today and successfully won the championship. This is your first confrontation with him this year. What do you think of Zhao Yun who has just returned?"

After thinking for a moment, Lyles answered seriously: "He is indeed very strong and has always been the goal I want to surpass. Although this is only the first race after his comeback, you can see that he defeated me and successfully won the championship. However, I believe that it will become increasingly difficult for him to defeat me again in future competitions. After all, compared with a year ago, my progress is also quite significant. At that time, my best result could only run about 19 seconds, but now, I have every chance to run into 9 seconds, or even 19 seconds!"

Yang Shu raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile, and responded without confirming or denying: "Okay! Then I sincerely hope that you will become stronger and stronger and defeat Zhao Yun as soon as possible!"

Then, Yang Shu turned his attention to Zhao Yun, with a warm smile on his face, and expressed his warm congratulations to him. When asked about the feeling of winning the first championship after his comeback, Zhao Yun's face flashed a barely perceptible excitement, and he smiled and replied: "This feeling is both familiar and intimate, and I enjoy it very much!"

Yang Shu seemed quite satisfied with the answer. She continued to ask: "So, for today's contestant Lyles, did he bring you any pressure?"

Zhao Yun answered without hesitation: "Absolutely not!" His tone was firm and confident, as if the question was not worth mentioning at all.

Yang Shu and Zhao Yun looked at each other and smiled at the same time. Their smiles were as bright as the warm spring sun, revealing a relaxed and happy atmosphere.

Then, Yang Shu changed the subject and mentioned Cuban dark horse player Mena, asking Zhao Yun what he thought of him. Zhao Yun's eyes flashed with admiration, and he answered seriously: "Mena is very good and performed very well. You know, this is his first time participating in the Diamond League, and he can break into the finals, which is really commendable. I believe that in the future, he will definitely become a top player."

The reason why Yang Shu mentioned Mena was largely because Yang Shu had some selfish motives. In fact, the IAAF has always wanted to bring out some new stars to compete with Zhao Yun, so that the competition can be more exciting and attract more audience attention. Lyles and Mena are among the key targets of the IAAF.

Although Yang Shu felt somewhat helpless, as a staff member of the IAAF, he had to do something for the league that went against his true inner thoughts. After all, this was his job responsibility.

As there was a 100m semi-final in the evening and time was tight, Yang Shu only briefly interviewed Zhao Yun. During the interview, Yang Shu expressed his best wishes to Zhao Yun and wished him another success in the 100m race.

As night falls and the lights come on, the Magic City Stadium is brightly lit, as bright as day. This modern stadium looks particularly spectacular at night, attracting countless spectators to watch the game.

Tonight, two highly anticipated important competitions will be held here - the women's 200m final and the men's 100m semi-final. Both competitions have attracted much attention, and many sports fans and professionals are looking forward to them.

After a fierce competition in the women's 200m final, the men's 100m semi-finals began.

"Hello, friends! It is eight o'clock in the evening. Welcome to watch the semi-finals of the men's 5m in the 2025 IAAF Diamond League Shanghai Station, which is broadcast live by Yanjing TV CTV. I am your old friend Li Lu. Today, I will be coached by Liu Yangyu and I to explain today's game for you."

Here are the first group of 100m semi-finalists standing:

First up, Nigeria, Favor Asher!

Second, Jaina, Benjamin Atmadi!

Third Lane, United States, Bromell

The Fourth Way, Flower Grower, Su Bingtian

Fifth Avenue, United States, Lyles

Lane 6, South Africa, Van Niekerk

The seventh one, the flower grower, Mo Youxue

Lane 8, Brathwaite, British Virgin Islands,