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
achieve chance deeds gold grab medal order second speak talk whatever win
Of course, I want to win a second gold medal in my own country, ... In order to achieve that, I will have to make the effort. I will not only talk about it, but have my deeds speak for themselves. I will grab whatever chance I get.
achieved came good satisfied time win
It is a good result. And the time is the same as what I achieved at the Helsinki World Championships. I am very satisfied with the result. I came here to win and I did.
champion happened normal olympic
I have been used to that. It happened frequently. It is normal to have the Olympic champion tested.
athletes encourage rivals
Of course, rivals do affect athletes mentally, but if you are competing with top-notch athletes, you will push each other, you will encourage each other.
audience bring enormous gave good happy home silver support thank
I majored in hurdle, so I am happy to bring the silver home with my teammates. They did a really good job. I should thank the audience who gave me enormous support tonight.
athletes chasing chinese closer gap good happy standing
Shi really did a good job, ... He is always chasing me and the gap is getting closer between him and me. I feel happy that there are two Chinese athletes standing on the podium.
allen amazing crowd distracted entered felt hotel left moment name shoulder shouting
When I got shoulder to shoulder with Allen Johnson, I felt that I was going to win. The crowd was amazing but they did give me pressure, too. From the moment I left the hotel to the moment I entered the stadium, they were shouting out my name and I had to respond. That distracted me a little, but it was okay.
bit feels front great pressure win
It feels great to win in front of so many of my own people. Of course, I had a little bit of pressure being at home.
compete great pity
It is a pity for him (Arnold) and also for me, ... It is always great to compete with great rivals.
expect relay team
Some may be surprised, but I do expect more for Saturday's relay final. It's a team work, and I think it's more exciting.
beijing china chinese event excellent good history holding home major olympics opportunity produce rapid remain results
Holding the Olympics in Beijing will be a major event that will remain in Chinese history, ... It will be an excellent opportunity for China to demonstrate the rapid development it has made. As athletes, we will be called upon to produce good results for our home country.
expect knew win
To win is the most important. I knew that I could make it, but I didn't expect such a time,
good jackson learnt model role time
Collin Jackson was a little before my time and he was a really good athlete. I've raced with him, but he's now retired. He's a really good role model and someone that I've learnt a lot from.
What I want is that I can match my performances during training so I can be satisfied with myself.