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阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Adriaan Wildschutt is a South African middle-distance runner. Recently he ___21___ to break two previous records in a row in just three months, which were set in 1999 and 2016. While qualifying (取得资格) for the Olympic Games in Paris 2024 was his main ___22___, breaking two records was a(n) ___23___ but great achievement.
With such a performance, Wildschutt has put himself in a strong ___24___ for future competitions during the World Athletics Continental Tour Challenger in Belgium. And he looks forward to ___25___ his country on a global stage.
“Well, it is ___26___ to know that I have written myself into the history books of South African athletics. It has always been a ___27___, and knowing that my hard work paid off in such a surprising way is joyful,” said Adriaan Wildschutt. “I guess I ___28___ from the elevation training over there a lot. It’s just having a great coach and a great team and having all the things that I need to ___29___ well and stay healthy and consistent,” Wildschutt said.
“The 3,000 m for me is really the most ____30____ — It’s short and fast and very exciting. It’s probably not the event I’m best at, but I ____31____ enjoy running in it. I would probably say my best events are 5,000 m-10,000 m,” said Wildschutt with ____32____.
The United States-based athlete said one should work hard to achieve the goals. “Work hard in all ____33____ of your life, whether that is personally, academically (学业地) or athletically. It’s important that you keep them ____34____. Discipline (自律) is also ____35____, which helps you manage yourself well. It is what made me who I am today.”
21. A. agreed B. intended C. managed D. remembered
22. A. goal B. worry C. contribution D. application
23. A. professional B. impossible C. unexpected D. stressful
24. A. team B. challenge C. connection D. position
25. A. protecting B. representing C. inspiring D. respecting
26. A. amazing B. awkward C. relaxing D. st