’Probably not,’ Chen Yu thought.

For one, track and field events are subject to far more drug tests than other sports.

In other sports, especially skill-based ones like ball games, performance-enhancing drugs don’t have a significant effect. They are more often taken during daily training to improve physical fitness, and in those cases, they are considered more like supplements.

On the other hand, track and field—especially running—is a hotbed for doping. Using performance-enhancing drugs can lead to a massive leap in performance.

Bolt was participating in a world-class competition, after all, so the drug testing should be very strict.

Second, Jamaica isn’t a major sporting power. Its technology isn’t advanced enough, so it lacks the ability to develop sophisticated performance-enhancing drugs.

Developing these drugs is a high-tech endeavor that most countries can’t manage.

The last reason was a bit sad but true: he was poor.

Because he was poor, he couldn’t afford the most advanced performance-enhancing drugs.

All things considered, the chances of Bolt using performance-enhancing drugs were virtually zero. Chen Yu even suspected he rarely used supplements at all; he’d be lucky to afford some protein powder.

After all, sophisticated supplements weren’t cheap either.

So, to be able to achieve such results under these circumstances, it had to be pure talent.

Beside the track, Ronaldo and the others gathered around a screen, analyzing his running form.

Ronaldo was also discussing with Nelson whether they could find a professional running coach to further improve his speed.

The United States was a world leader in track and field.

"Ronnie, you want a professional, right? I’ve found one for you," Chen Yu said, walking over with Bolt.

"Him?"

Ronaldo looked at Bolt. It couldn’t possibly be the fifty-something Mills standing next to him.

"Mr. Ronaldo, hello, I’m... a huge..." Seeing Ronaldo, Bolt was so excited his words got jumbled.

’That’s right, that hairstyle, that gap between his teeth... it’s definitely him.’

His hands fumbled awkwardly in his pockets. He wanted an autograph, but he didn’t have a pen, nor did he bring a jersey.

Chen Yu guessed what the young man was thinking. ’He wants an autograph, huh? I’ve got a pile of them at the hospital. He can have as many as he wants.’

"Go warm up," Chen Yu told Bolt, getting him ready.

Don’t be fooled by it being a clinic; it didn’t lack any of the necessary training equipment. There were even professional running shoes, though they were standard models and might not fit as well as custom ones.

But Bolt didn’t care. He was thrilled to be able to run in front of Ronaldo and quickly went off.

"Chen, who’s this?" Nelson asked curiously.

Ronaldo’s gaze was also fixed on Bolt. When he saw Bolt do a starting sprint during his warm-up, the speed made his eyes narrow.

’He’s clearly a professional.’

Chen Yu explained, "He’s a patient Wolffat introduced to me during the World Cup. He’s a 200-meter runner with congenital scoliosis."

Nelson was taken aback. He was an expert in training. While he wouldn’t claim to be a specialist in running, he definitely knew the basics. One look at Bolt’s form and he knew this kid was special.

After a moment’s hesitation, however, Nelson added, "He runs the 200-meter? At his height, isn’t he a bit too tall? Generally, someone his size would be better suited for the 400 or 800-meter. Taller guys usually have less explosive power, so they’re at a disadvantage at the start."

Taller people have longer strides and can’t reach top speed immediately. By the time Bolt got up to speed, he might already be near the finish line.

In a world-class competition, such a tiny gap can decide who gets a medal.

And there was still the issue of his scoliosis.

"And his back," Barrella chimed in from the side. "Taller people have longer back muscle groups, making it much harder to train for the same level of explosive power. This will directly affect his burst and results."

Chen Yu didn’t argue. He just said, "A little over ten days ago, he won the 200-meter gold medal at the World Junior Championships."

That one sentence silenced them both.

’He’s already won a gold medal. What more is there to say?’

Just then, Bolt started running laps around the track.

Even though a 200-meter race is over in 20 seconds, it takes at least half an hour of warm-ups to get the body fully heated up and into peak condition.

"His upper body still seems a bit wobbly," Barrella remarked, his eyes following Bolt.

Chen Yu noticed it too. But on closer inspection, he felt it wasn’t just because of his height. His intuition told him that Bolt’s posture control was already quite good; it seemed more like an issue caused by an uneven stride length between his left and right legs.

’Does he have a leg length discrepancy?’

But recalling Bolt’s walking gait from earlier, Chen Yu figured that even if he did have different leg lengths, the difference was definitely less than two centimeters.

Scoliosis can easily cause pelvic tilt, which in turn leads to a leg length discrepancy.

But a difference of less than two centimeters has almost no impact on normal activities and doesn’t require specific correction.

However, on a world-class stage, even the smallest difference can be magnified and become a decisive factor.

A few meters away, Mills, who had been watching Bolt run, must have overheard their discussion. He smiled shyly and chimed in, "Actually, his body sway is much better than before. Before this year, he had a lot of problems with his running form, like holding his head up too high and lifting his knees too high. But this past year, he’s trained incredibly hard. I can’t count how many times he’s pushed himself to the point of vomiting. His running form has improved a lot." 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

His words were filled with pride and admiration.

Chen Yu nodded to himself. ’To have this kind of self-discipline and diligence at fifteen or sixteen is truly remarkable.’

A little over twenty minutes later, Bolt stood at the starting line.

The next moment, a black bolt of lightning shot forward with incredible speed.

In just twenty seconds, he crossed the finish line.

The time was in.

20.70 seconds.

Only 0.09 seconds slower than his winning time at the World Junior Championships.

Ronaldo smacked his lips. Compared to a professional like this, he was quite a bit slower.

"Alright, let’s get you checked out."

While he was still warmed up, Chen Yu called Bolt back to the medical center for an examination.

Nelson followed curiously, chatting with Mills the entire way.

After Bolt went in for his examination, Nelson couldn’t help but tell Chen Yu that Mills had a lot of unique experience when it came to running training—for example, not doing too much speed-endurance training each week, as it would only increase physical fatigue without promoting explosive power.

These were insights that could only be gained through extensive coaching experience. Mills didn’t have a glorious athletic career himself, so to develop his own unique methods as a coach was truly impressive.

Chen Yu had spoken with Mills at length earlier. Last year, Bolt had already made a name for himself in Jamaica and entered the High Performance Training Centre in Kingston. At the time, his coach was the center’s head coach, Fitz Forman. But Fitz Forman had too many top athletes under his wing, so Bolt didn’t receive much attention.

That’s how he ended up with Mills. In a short period, under Mills’s guidance, he made huge strides.

The fact that Mills took Bolt to see Wolffat for a sports assessment was enough to prove he was a good coach.

About an hour later, Chen Yu had all the examination reports.

「In the consultation room.」

Bolt and Mills watched nervously as Chen Yu flipped through the reports.

After a long moment, Chen Yu finally picked up the X-ray films, placed them on the light box, and pointed them out to Bolt.

"Your spine curves to the right, which has caused your pelvis to tilt to the right as well. This, in turn, has made your right leg about 1.3 centimeters shorter than your left. Furthermore, this condition will worsen as you get older."

Most males stop growing between the ages of 18 and 20, and Bolt is only 16 this year.

Mills nodded. He was already aware of this problem, and it was a major reason for Bolt’s excessive body sway when he ran.

"I believe it needs to be corrected."

Chen Yu pointed at the film and explained the situation to them in detail.

"In orthopedics, severe pelvic tilt can lead to a series of problems like functional hip dysplasia and snapping hip syndrome, which must be corrected with surgical intervention. But more often, it’s caused by bad habits like poor posture. In those cases, once the root problem is addressed, non-surgical correction is an excellent option."

"After all, pelvic surgery is a highly invasive procedure."

"In Bolt’s case, it’s caused by scoliosis. Simply trying to correct the pelvis will have limited results. You have to fix the scoliosis first before you can proceed with correcting the tilt."

"It causes many problems. I noticed you also have functional flat feet, which is likely caused by this as well."

Chen Yu had noticed that long ago.

Functional flat feet, also known as postural flat feet, are an acquired condition.

’So, solving the spinal issue can fix many problems at their source.’

"You’re 16 this year. Although the window of opportunity isn’t large, I believe you are still a candidate for surgery. As for the success rate, I don’t think you need to worry. Just last month, I helped another NBA star—I’m not sure if you’ve heard of him, his name is Tracy McGrady—I’ve already performed a scoliosis correction surgery for him."

After finishing O’Neal’s surgery last month, Tracy McGrady had rushed to the clinic for his own scoliosis correction surgery. He was currently resting and recovering.

Bolt shook his head. He hadn’t heard of him, but for Chen Yu to call him a star, he must be someone important.

While Mills breathed a sigh of relief, he was more concerned about another issue: the cost.

He had secretly asked around earlier. For Chen Yu to treat and operate on top athletes, the starting price was five hundred thousand US dollars.

That was money they couldn’t afford right now.

"About the cost..."

Chen Yu hesitated for a moment, but then made up his mind. He smiled and said, "Coach Mills, and Usain, I’m willing to offer a solution. Would you like to hear it?"

The two exchanged a glance. Mills said, "Please, go on."

Chen Yu didn’t immediately explain his plan. He first asked if Bolt had an agent.

Mills hesitated. "We’re planning to find one."

At this point, Bolt was gradually making a name for himself. He was qualified to get an agent, plan his commercial activities, and start earning big money.

Chen Yu nodded. "I’m sure you know that in South America, especially Brazil, many soccer players have third-party ownership. So, I have an idea. I’d like to personally fund the purchase of a portion of Bolt’s ownership rights."

The two of them were stunned.

Chen Yu continued, "We can negotiate the specific percentage later. But if you agree, I will perform Usain’s surgery for free. I will also cover all his future training expenses and personally oversee his training. The costs involved are enormous, as I’m sure you’re aware."

Training a top athlete is not cheap.

Mills stared blankly at Chen Yu. He understood the words, but he didn’t quite grasp why Chen Yu would do this.

"Dr. Chen, are you saying you want to be Usain’s agent?" Mills asked. In South America, especially in the soccer world, there were many people who would scout for talent and invest early to make a profit.

’The key is, Dr. Chen is doing so well as a doctor and has such a promising future. Why would he want to switch careers and become an agent?’

"No."

Chen Yu shook his head. "I have no interest in being an agent. I’m simply curious. I want to know just how fast he can run, what his upper limit is. As for wanting ownership, that’s just to guarantee my initial investment."

Chen Yu was now well-off enough to indulge in a few hobbies, and it would be perfect if he could combine them with his profession. ’That’s the whole reason I set up the sports lab. Since the system has a Sports Training project, I can’t just let it go to waste, can I?’

He was especially eager to find out what level these athletes could reach with his help.

And Bolt, in particular, made this desire incredibly strong.

’A full 42-centimeter Achilles tendon!’

’To win a gold medal at his age with such a significant physical defect... this is an Alien-level talent. I’m genuinely curious. I can’t wait to see what kind of records he can create with my help, and whether he can break the limits of human physical performance.’