Liu Xiang

Chinese Olympic gold medal hurdler

Liu Xiang - Chinese Olympic gold medal hurdler
Born

July 13th, 1983
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

China

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This athlete specialized in the 110 meters hurdles. Born in 1983, he gained prominence in the early 2000s. Achieving success at the Asian Games and World Championships, he became the first Chinese man to win an Olympic gold medal in a track and field event. His performance at the 2004 Athens Olympics secured a historic victory, making him a notable figure in Chinese sports. Injuries impacted his career in later years, but his legacy remains strong in the athletics community.

Winning gold in the 110 meters hurdles at the 2004 Athens Olympics

Setting a world record in the same event with a time of 12.88 seconds in 2006

Winning multiple medals at the World Championships and Asian Games

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