Hanyang → Wuchang, the number of travelers in the race increased!Is it easier?

The Yangtze River Daily Da Wuhan Client July 12th (Reporter Zhang Lin) The biggest change of this year's crossing the river is the line adjustment. From the traditional Wuchang Hanyang Gate of Wuchang to the south bank of Hanyang to land on the shore, it was changed to the myth from Hanyang Dayu. The water was laid down to the first water view in Wuchang Yangtze River. So, this year's crossing route is more difficult or easier for the players to finish the game? With the problem, the reporter asked Lin Zhengqi, the coach of the Wuhan swimming team.

Lin Zhengqi himself has participated in the crossing of the river since 1978, and has rich experience in crossing the river. In recent years, his team members have participated in the Crossing the Yangtze River Challenge many times and have achieved quite good results. The runner -up Yu Zongda, who snatched the game last year, is also his player.

For this year's route, Lin Zhengqi believes: "The difficulty is definitely decreased than in previous years. In previous years, the snapping was to attract the master of swimming at home and abroad. The factors are considered to reduce the difficulty. Relatively speaking, this year from Hanyang to Wuchang, although the distance is long, the difficulty is small, the challenge is small, and the safety is improved. "

Lin Zhengqi explained that in the past year, the traditional line was 1800 meters in length, and the water was about 12 minutes. This year's distance increased to 2500 meters. When the relevant departments organized a test crossing in the survey line, the fastest water starting time of professional players was about 14 minutes and 20 seconds. It's 30 minutes. In other words, because of the decrease in the difficulty factor, the outstanding players in the amateur group have greatly reduced the gap between the professional players.

Lin Zhengqi also said that the current water flow of the Yangtze River this year is relatively slow. The average flow rate at the time of crossing the river last year was about 3 meters per second. This year, the flow rate was only 1.6 meters per second. Slow water, small consumption of the athletes is small, which is conducive to athletes to maintain physical fitness. In addition, this year's cross -rush line distance increased by 700 meters. For the competition of crossing the river, the longer the distance, the more enough the opportunity to leave the athletes to adjust the adjustment, and the more calm swimming.

Lin Zhengqi also reminded that the public waters are changing at all times. Judging from the trial situation, it is difficult to snatch the game this year, but it does not mean that the day of the game will be easy. According to the estimation of the hydrological department, the water flow of the Yangtze River on the day of the competition will greatly accelerate, which reminds all athletes that must not be taken lightly.

【Edit: Wang Yujin】

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