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
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.
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.
expect knew win
To win is the most important. I knew that I could make it, but I didn't expect such a time,
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,
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.
time
It was the same time I had at the world championships so it's not bad,
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.
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.