Liu Xiang
Chinese Olympic gold medal hurdler
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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