Chapter 943 - 953: Who Is This Person? (Part 2)
Chapter 943: Chapter 953: Who Is This Person? (Part 2)
"It seems this person is a, swimming champion?" Lin Xi thought to himself as he swam.
About five or six seconds passed, and he paused, because he finally recalled this person really is a swimming champion.
Or rather, a butterfly stroke champion!
And the kind who wins the most championships!
"What’s his name again?" he pondered hard.
Because there was a task before, with the target at a swimming competition venue, and he saw this person.
Otherwise, he hardly ever watches TV, let alone competitions like these.
For him, these things don’t pose much of a challenge.
If he participated, absolutely all types, all gold medals would be swept by him.
Take running-related events, who can outrun him?
Whether long-distance or short-distance, who can run to the point of leaving not even a shadow behind?
Clearly, there’s no one!
If there’s none, then it’s not on the same level as Lin Xi.
Of course, he wouldn’t participate, otherwise, that would be like an elephant bullying an ant.
"Ah right, finally remembered!" Lin Xi murmured, "This person is called Michael Phillips!"
"Yes, it’s this person!"
"Heard his butterfly stroke is unrivaled, and repeatedly broke records!"
Once he thought about it, he continued swimming, not really caring about the matter.
This was just a little episode of morning swimming.
He wasn’t like those fanatics, getting overly excited when they meet idols.
Of course, this person wasn’t his idol either.
Until now, Lin Xi thought, and indeed had no idols.
"No, no!"
"I do have one idol, that person not only does everything but excels at everything, looks handsome and kind, and most importantly isn’t short of money!"
Lin Xi coughed lightly twice, "This person is called Lin Xi!"
Michael Phillips, since retiring in 2016, traveled around the world, doing some speeches.
Though his eloquence wasn’t particularly good, every sentence he spoke was nourishing.
Thus, every speech he gave was packed!
Coming to London, United Kingdom, was not only for travel but also for a speech.
And staying at this Hilton hotel, was arranged by the organizers who invited him.
Even after retirement, he never forgot to swim every morning, and would also do exercises at night.
As a result, even after two years of retirement, his physique hasn’t deteriorated at all, unlike some athletes who quickly gained weight after retiring.
If not for retaining a bit of his former appearance, fans might not recognize him.
But Michael Phillips was completely different.
One thing worthy of joking about is, when he was browsing Weibo before, he came across a news comparison.
The national soccer team of 2002 that entered the World Cup were all muscular, with abs showing multiple packs.
Nowadays, those playing in the national soccer team, like the captain, have an abdomen that’s already a single block, and a plump body!
No wonder, relying on a plump body do you still expect to qualify?
It’s laughable!
You all don’t give effort, play foul, doesn’t mean other countries are the same.
Such a large country can’t make it to the World Cup every year, it’s really disappointing.
"Hmm, this young man!!" Michael Phillips, after swimming for quite a while, noticed someone constantly following beside him.
"Could it be he’s a fan?"
To his surprise, he had already swum for several minutes.
Logically, even professional swimmers would feel a bit tired at this point, and ordinary people would have been exhausted.
Yet he found, this young man beside him showed no signs of fatigue at all.
Moreover, his movements were quite similar to his own!
No, there are many differences!
Differences don’t mean the young man isn’t swimming correctly, but everyone makes slight adjustments in swimming according to their own strengths and weaknesses.
This way, one can achieve the best level.
"Could it be this person is also an athlete?" he pondered.
Even though he retired two years ago, still being in butterfly stroke, upon encountering someone whom he believed kept swimming alongside him, he felt he had to set some example!
Moreover, to out-swim him.
Next, Michael Phillips increased his speed and employed numerous standard movements and techniques.
Only when he glanced at Lin Xi, he noticed this young man was performing the same moves.
Is this a challenge to him?
At this moment, a slight irritation arose in his heart!
Even if you’re my fan, ask for a photo together, or an autograph, he wouldn’t have any objection.
But now, whatever I do, you do too?
This is a provocation!
If Lin Xi knew his thoughts, he would be speechless, because honestly, he was just learning some techniques.
Once the first lap finished, Michael Phillips’s face had already changed.
Because Lin Xi kept following closely, without any signs of stopping.
Yet Michael had exhausted some stamina by now, as this lap meant at least one to two kilometers, and the speed was quite fast.
Moreover, his specialty wasn’t endurance battles, but short distances.
"So let’s continue!" even retired, throughout his life he never admitted defeat voluntarily.
Admitting defeat doesn’t fit his character!
Once the second lap finished, Lin Xi still followed behind Mike.
He didn’t do this on purpose, it was just the speed he swam from the beginning.
Why do it?
Of course, it’s to train!
Otherwise, should he find a place to practice boxing?
Swimming, too, can solve this morning problem.
Besides, he doesn’t always stay in a hotel, he would still return.
No matter how good abroad is, it can’t compare to home.
After all, you can still go out at midnight, but abroad, once it’s dark, there are hardly any places a normal person would dare to go.
Nor would you hear news of some middle school having ten plus people shot dead!
Once the third lap ended, Michael Phillips’s face showed a hint of surprise, "This person..."
After the fourth lap, he had exhausted half his stamina.
.....
Finally, Michael Phillips ended up swimming a total of eight laps, and still kept a certain speed.
This type, is extremely demanding physically.
By now, he was panting heavily, leaning by the side watching the young man swim past him effortlessly.
"Who exactly is this person?" his eyes flashed, mulling over the question, "How does he show no signs of fatigue at all?"
At this point, he could see Lin Xi wasn’t a professional swimmer.
Not being a swimmer but still this skilled, plus appearing quite young!
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