I'll give you a question, please answer with step-by-step reasoning process. The athlete was competing in a race and saw the finish line, what did he feel as a result?
Options:
- strength
- increased effort
- vain thoughts
- adrenaline rush
- winning or losing

Show your work and conclude with the exact phrasing "Therefore, the final answer is [answer]." where [answer] is just the final number or expression that solves the problem.
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He felt an adrenaline rush and intense excitement because he was anticipating victory on seeing the finish line.
The answer: adrenaline rush.