Beijing, August 10th, early morning.
Paris Olympics
The fierce competition in the final of the women's shot put in track and field came to an end with the Chinese double star
Gong Lijiao (1939-), PRC sharpshooter
cap (a poem)
Song Jiayuan (1969-), Taiwanese actress
The performance on the field of play touched the hearts of countless spectators. In the end, Song Jiayuan won the bronze medal with an outstanding performance of 19 meters 32, writing a new chapter in the history of China's team in this event, while Gong Lijiao failed to continue the splendor of the defending champion, eventually ranked No. 5, but her tenacity and hard work also won the respect of all.
A total of 12 players competed in the final, and Gong Lijiao and Song Jiayuan, as representatives of Chinese women's shot put, came out in the 9th and 11th places respectively, carrying the expectations of the nation. At the beginning of the competition, Gong Lijiao's first throw of 19 meters 09 showed a good strength, while Song Jiayuan's first throw of 16 meters 43 was a little flat. USA's Ross' 19m28 was the temporary leader in the first round of throws.
In the second round, Gong Lijiao slipped slightly to 19m06, while Song Jiayuan threw 18m88. The two Chinese athletes did not perform at their best, but still maintained their impact on the medals. At the end of the two rounds of throwing, New Zealand's Withey jumped to the top with 19m58, and Gong Lijiao temporarily ranked 4th.
In the third round, Song Jiayuan improved to 18m78, while Gong Lijiao failed to complete an effective throw. After three rounds, New Zealand's Withey was in first place with a 19m58, followed by Germany's Ogunleye and USA's Ross, with Gong Lijiao and Song Jiayuan in 4th and 6th place, respectively, retaining their medal hopes.
In the fourth round, Song Jiayuan's form picked up and she jumped to the 3rd place with 19m32, while Gong Lijiao failed to complete her throw and slipped to the 5th place. in the fifth round, Gong Lijiao's performance improved to 19m27, while Song Jiayuan failed to complete her throw. Germany's Ogunleye threw 19m73 and New Zealand's Withey consolidated her lead with a brilliant 19m86.
The final throw was decisive and Gong Lijiao's mark of 19 meters was unfortunate enough to miss the medal. Song Jiayuan's final attempt was 19m 21, failing to surpass her fourth throw best. Germany's Ogunleye, however, threw 20 meters in the final throw to complete the shutout and finally won the gold medal in the women's shot put event, while New Zealand's Withey won the silver medal with a throw of 19 meters 86 meters, and Song Jiayuan won the bronze medal with a personal best of 19 meters 32 meters.
Song Jiayuan's outstanding performance at the Paris Olympics not only won her personal honor, but also added luster to China's women's shot put program. Although Gong Lijiao failed to defend her title, her fighting spirit on the field and her love for the shot put sport are also worthy of everyone's respect. The final of the women's shot put at the Paris Olympics not only showed the outstanding skills of the athletes, but also witnessed the charm of sportsmanship, which inspires everyone who pursues their dreams to keep moving forward.
