Liu Xiang
Liu Xiang
Liu Xiangis a retired Chinese 110 meter hurdler. Liu is an Olympic Gold medalist and World Champion. His 2004 Olympic gold medal was the first in a men's track and field event for China...
NationalityChinese
ProfessionHurdler
Date of Birth13 July 1983
CityShanghai, China
CountryChina
time
It was the same time I had at the world championships so it's not bad,
athens finals hope line medal starting win
I hope to be at the starting line of the finals at Athens and win a medal at Beijing,
domestic few following golden league olympics quite races turned year
I had thought the year following the 2004 Olympics would not be so busy. But it turned out to be very busy. I competed in Golden League races and world championships and quite a few domestic races.
asian days few goal next ran relaxed win year
I just ran a few days ago in Shanghai so I was pretty relaxed today. My goal for next year is to win at the Asian Games.
asian days few goal next ran relaxed win year
I just ran a few days ago in Shanghai so I was pretty relaxed today, ... My goal for next year is to win at the Asian Games.
although felt knew national tired win
I knew I would win although I felt tired after the National Games,
america asia asian athletes beijing believe best europe existing good hope inferior japanese north olympics opportunity sprint track wipe
The Beijing Olympics will be a good opportunity for the athletes of Asia to show their abilities, ... I don't believe that Asian athletes are inferior to athletes from North America and Europe in the track sprint events. I'm a good example. It's important to wipe away existing stereotypes. I hope Japanese athletes will also make their best efforts.
again later losing pressure putting run seconds sleep sooner
It was comfortable. I think I will be able to run under 13 seconds again sooner or later but I'm not losing sleep over it or putting pressure on myself.
bit good hard run slippery track
The track has been slippery with the drizzle, and that did make it a little bit hard for me to run out a good result.
running training attention
Things are better now that the attention has subsided a bit, and I'm happier. Now I can concentrate on what I'm supposed to do, that is, training and running. Despite everything that's happened, I feel like I'm still the same person.
used hurdle jumpers
When I was younger, I used to be a high jumper before I switched to hurdles.
challenges overcoming mets
Challenges are meant to be met and overcome.
best effected false felt second three
I felt very good. It is my second best result. I was not effected by the three false starts.