Athletes to Watch: Liu Xiang
Among the athletes to watch in Beijing is China’s Liu Xiang. This 25-year-old is the defending Gold Medalist in the Men’s 100m Hurdle event. He is also the current indoor and outdoor world champion in this event. Xiang’s 2004 Gold Medal was the first for China in track and field. He ranked #4 in “Time” magazine’s 100 athletes to watch in Beijing.
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