冠军永远跑在掌声之前

Something to ponder over:

"冠军永远跑在掌声之前"

"The Champion always runs ahead of the applause"

In a match (100m run or marathon), you do not hear clapping sounds until the champion has crossed the finishing line. Only those behind him/her will hear it before they clear the finishing line. The applause are meant to compliment the champion and encourage the rest.

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