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
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.
expect knew win
To win is the most important. I knew that I could make it, but I didn't expect such a time,
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.
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.
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,
although felt knew national tired win
I knew I would win although I felt tired after the National Games,
time
It was the same time I had at the world championships so it's not bad,
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.
champion happened normal olympic
I have been used to that. It happened frequently. It is normal to have the Olympic champion tested.
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.
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.