BUDAPEST, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) — Tokyo Olympic triple soar silver medalist Zhu Yaming hoped to realize his season finest on the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Budapest.
Zhu and his teammates took a coaching session within the National Athletics Center on Friday, someday earlier than the 2023 athletics worlds start.
Zhu instructed Xinhua all the pieces has been going effectively up to now, and he hoped to qualify for the ultimate via his first try on Saturday and save the most effective for the final.
“I can feel the pressure because the World Championships are such an important event for everyone. I tried to calm down. You can probably jump well yesterday, but nobody knows what will happen tomorrow,” stated the 29-year-old.
Like many different Chinese athletes, Zhu stated the newly constructed stadium makes athletes really feel excited and comfy.
“This is a great venue. The track is close to the audience and it’s easy to enjoy the atmosphere. I love this stadium,” stated Zhu.
Nelio Alfano Moura, a Brazilian coach within the Chinese leaping crew, stated Zhu has been not too long ago in fine condition and he believed Zhu can struggle for a medal in Budapest.
“Triple jump is a very tough event with many strong competitors. There are so many great athletes around the world and Yaming is definitely one of them,” stated Moura. “He has proven that he can jump really well. He finished well in the Tokyo Olympics and Oregon World Championships, and I believe he can do it well here in Budapest.”
As the bronze medalist in Eugene final 12 months, Zhu jumped 17.36m in China’s National Athletics Championships in June, which Zhu believed was a brand new begin for him.
Moura was additionally assured that Zhu will obtain a greater outcome. “If he can achieve his season best here, he will be able to fight for a medal. 17.36m was good enough for the national competitions in China but it’s not his goal. I think he will try to reach the Asian record here in Budapest, or in the Asian Games in Hangzhou,” he stated.