So, by the time CCTV started its live broadcast, Huang Chong and the others had already ridden for over 150 kilometers. The race was long past its halfway point.
But the remaining 120km were, without a doubt, the main event.
The CCTV host first introduced the main contenders of the day before turning the conversation back to the race itself. He began:
"Good evening, viewers across the country!
Welcome to our live broadcast of the Men's Road Race at the Paris Olympic Games.
Before we get into the live action, a quick reminder: the race has already been underway for about three and a half hours, and the riders have covered approximately 150 kilometers.
But there are still nearly 120 kilometers to go, and Director Xiao and I will be here to bring you live coverage and commentary.
Before we begin the official commentary, I'd like to give all our viewers a brief summary of the current race situation.
