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Liu is known for his low-profile appearance, but he has become one of the most popular athletes in China. [46] Liu Xiang was on Time magazine Asian edition's cover of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games titled "Liu Xiang & 99 More Athletes to Watch." [47] Liu donated approximately 2,500,000 yuan (364,000 USD) to 2008 Sichuan earthquake relief efforts ...
The men's 110 metre hurdles at the 2004 Summer Olympics as part of the athletics program were held at the Athens Olympic Stadium from August 24 to 27. [1] Forty-seven athletes from 34 nations competed. [2] The event was won by Liu Xiang of China, the nation's first medal in the event.
The 110 metres hurdles, or 110-metre hurdles, is a hurdling track and field event for men. ... Liu Xiang (CHN) ran 12.87 (+2.4) in Eugene, Oregon on 2 June 2012.
The men's 110 metres hurdles at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics was held at the Olympic Stadium 19 and 20 August.. Just as he had done at the 2008 Olympic final, former world record holder Liu Xiang missed the competition through injury, leaving the reigning Olympic champion and world record holder Dayron Robles as the favourite.
World Record Holder Dayron Robles took an early lead but was being passed by former record holder Liu Xiang. Between the last two hurdles, Robles' right arm backswing caught Liu's oncoming left arm. Liu hit the tenth hurdle, with a second arm collision with Robles, slowing Liu enough to finish in third.
She talked about looking up to Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang, whose victory in the 110-meter hurdles at the 2004 Athens Games was the nation’s first gold for a man in track and field.
This is a list of notable male hurdlers (110 m H- 400 m H) since the first Olympic Games in 1896.. This list includes athletes who have been a medalist in the Olympic Games or World championships (indoor and outdoor).
50 m hurdles: 6.50 Li Tong: 19 February 1994 Sunkist Invitational: Los Angeles, United States 6.44+ [58] Liu Xiang: 28 February 2004 Meeting Pas de Calais: Liévin, France 55 m hurdles: 7.08 Li Tong: 8 March 1991 NCAA Division I Championships: Indianapolis, United States 60 m hurdles: 7.41 Liu Xiang: 18 February 2012 Aviva Indoor Grand Prix ...