On the podium of the men's 100m freestyle final at the Paris Olympics, a small detail caused an uproar. It's not about medals, it's not about results, it's about etiquette, respect and attitude. In this contest, our protagonist is China's new champion Pan Zhanle, while the other protagonist is Australia's Chalmers, who won the runner-up.
Chalmers' technical characteristics are most evident in his speed and explosiveness. In races, he has always been able to get into the groove quickly, rushing out of the starting point at breakneck speed and quickly taking the lead. This point has been tried and tested in previous competitions. Netizens also said: "Chalmers's speed is so fast, it makes people shine as soon as he appears!" ”
However, this time at the Paris Olympics, Chalmers met a strong opponent - China's new champion Pan Zhanle. In the face of Pan's challenge, Chalmers's technical characteristics did not seem to be fully realized. Some netizens analyzed: "It may be that Pan Zhanle's tactics disrupted Chalmers's rhythm and made him unable to fully play his speed advantage." ”
In addition to speed, Chalmers' experience in the game is also a big advantage for him. After all, as a gold medalist at the Rio Olympics, he has been through countless major competitions and has a deep grasp of the rhythm and atmosphere of the competition. But in this competition, some netizens believed: "Chalmers may have relied too much on his own experience and not made enough adjustments to deal with new challenges." ”
On the night of the final, Pan Zhanle broke the world record with an amazing performance and achieved zero gold medals for the Chinese swimming team in this Olympic Games. His speed, skill and determination are nothing short of impressive. However, at the post-match award ceremony, a seemingly insignificant detail sparked widespread discussion.
As is customary, after the medal ceremony, the top three athletes gathered on the championship podium for a group photo. It is a time to show friendship, respect, and unity. However, when the national anthem was played and the flag was raised, the scene was somewhat surprising.
Chalmers, who won the runner-up, first gently patted Pan Zhanle on the back with his left hand, which seemed to be a friendly gesture. However, when he approached and extended his right hand, his gaze did not look at Pan Zhanle, but seemed to want to shake hands with Popovich, who won the bronze medal. Popovich didn't notice Chalmers' outstretched hand at all, and the scene looked a little awkward for a moment.
At this moment, Pan Zhanle showed his generosity and friendliness. He took the initiative to reach out and intend to shake hands with Chalmers. Chalmers's first reaction was to withdraw his right hand and slap it directly on his body. Only then did he "return to his place" and shake hands with Pan Zhanle.
This small detail was captured by countless camera footage and sparked heated discussions on social media. Chalmers' behaviour has been questioned as disrespectful and unfriendly. After all, at such an important moment, especially in front of a global audience, every move is magnified and interpreted.
Regarding this scene, Pan Zhanle also expressed his dissatisfaction and confusion in an interview after the game. "I greeted Chalmers down there, and he ignored me," he said...... Kind of looked down on us. Can this be said? Pan Zhanle's words revealed a kind of helplessness and incomprehension, and he was obviously a little disappointed by Chalmers's behavior.
Nor can we conclude that Chalmers is a disrespectful person based on this scene alone. After all, in the heat of the game, everyone's emotions are affected, and sometimes some irrational moves may be made. However, as public figures, as Olympic athletes, their every move will be followed and interpreted by countless people. Therefore, they should pay more attention to their words and deeds and show due respect and friendliness.
For Pan Zhanle, he is undoubtedly a worthy champion to respect. Not only did he win the gold medal with an astonishing result, but he also showed his generosity and friendliness after the race. He reached out to shake hands with Chalmers, which is what a true champion should look like. His performance has also won the praise and respect of countless people.
As for Chalmers, he may need to reflect on his actions. At such an important moment, he should pay more attention to his words and actions and show respect and friendliness towards his opponent. After all, the Olympics are not just a stage to show individual strength and skill, but also a stage to show friendship, respect and unity.
Looking back on this "little turmoil" on the podium, we can't help but sigh: sometimes, a small detail can cause so much attention and discussion. It also reminds us to be mindful of our words and actions at all times, especially in public and in important moments. Because every move we make may be noticed and interpreted by countless people, and it may also affect our impression and evaluation of others.
I want to say: whether it's Pan Zhanle or Chalmers, they are excellent athletes, and they have both shown their strength and style at the Olympics. However, at such a special moment on the podium, we should show respect and friendliness towards our opponents. Because this is not only respect for the opponent, but also the maintenance of one's own image. I hope that in the future Olympic Games, we can see more such moments of warmth, friendship and unity!
Readers, what do you think of the "little turmoil" on the podium? Is Pan Zhanle too generous, or is Chalmers really a little rude? Feel free to leave your thoughts and opinions in the comment area!