Liu Xiang won the first prize in Chinese National Sport on the day before yesterday. I believe many Chinese people were sitting in front of the TV sets watching and witnessing this exciting moment that time.
Liu Xiang, born and grown up in Shanghai, was famous for his breaking record in 110-meter hurldes in 2006. He set a new world record in the 110 metre hurdles, at the Super Grand Prix in Lausanne on July 11, 2006, with a time of 12.88 seconds. It was the first time Chinese people conquered other atheletes in the world track and field sports races.
Liu has become so popular since then. He took part in many comercial activities and was attractive toward big companies. We could always see lots of TV advertisments played by him at that time.
However, to all of us surprise, Liuxiang quit the 110-meter hurldes in Beijing Olypics last year, which irritated some Chinese people. Some people thought he did it on purpose as he was afraid to be defeated by others. But others believe the official explaination that Liu did had some problems with his legs.
Liu seems to be a national treasure in China now. He represents the Chinese image, speed and spirit. No matter why he quit the olympics, most Chinese people love him as much as another sports star Yao Ming who is as a basketball sportsman in NBA.
Anyway, as far as I am concerned, I always marvle at his the exaggerated movements and expressions......
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