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Chinalyst - China blogs in English (Free subscription) | 05/11/2008
China’s biggest Olympic favorite Liu Xiang won the 110 meter hurdles at the Japan Grand Prix beiing held in Osaka. He won the race in 13.19 seconds. “I’m very happy with 13.19 in this weather and more importantly to have avoided injury,” Liu said. “When it's rainy and cold there is always a risk. “I’ve always started my season strongly in Osaka so I hope this will be a good omen.”
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Japan Times (Free subscription) | 05/11/2008
OSAKA (AP) World record holder Liu Xiang of China coasted to victory in the 110-meter hurdles on Saturday at the Osaka Grand Prix, his first outdoor race of the season.
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SI.com (Free subscription) | 05/10/2008
OSAKA, Japan (AP) -- World record holder Liu Xiang of China coasted to victory in the 110-meter hurdles Saturday at the Osaka Grand Prix, his first outdoor race of the season.Running in the rain and cold at Nagai Stadium, the reigning Olympic gold medalist and world champion was timed in 13.19 seconds to finish well ahead of compatriot Shi Dongpeng (13.63).Liu is China's best hope for a track...
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ABS CBN (Free subscription) | 7 hours ago
... Yao said.Yao is among a number of Chinese Olympians who have supported rescue efforts, including Liu Xiang, the world and defending Olympic 110m hurdles champion.Liu and his manager Sun Haiping have donated 500,000 yuan between them at a donation drive held by China's Olympic teams on Wednesday, according to media reports.Other donations from the sports world include 980,000 yuan from the...
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The Telegraph India (Free subscription) | yesterday
Yao Ming has pledged two million yuanBeijing: China’s sporting idol Yao Ming, the NBA basketball star, has pledged two million yuan ($300,000) in aid for victims of the devastating earthquake, state media reported on Wednesday.The Houston Rockets’ star is among a number of Chinese Olympians who have supported rescue efforts, including Liu Xiang, the world and defending Olympic 110m hurdles champion.“Yao...
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kix-files.com (Free subscription) | 05/13/2008
... Parker. “This is some of the best work we’ve ever done. From BMX to Track and Field, athletes like Liu Xiang inspire us to create our best and most innovative product.”Nike’s apparel and footwear for Chinese athletes is inspired by the nation's heritage and designed for performance, utilizing lightweight technology. Key products like the Nike Swift suit and the Taekwondo uniform will help...
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SI.com (Free subscription) | 05/10/2008
... much more of a shock. The American won in 12.95 seconds, 0.07 off the world record held by China's Liu Xiang and the eighth-best time in history. Oliver bettered his personal best by a whopping 0.13."I wrote down 12.96 last night, that is what I was hoping to run," Oliver said. "So 12.95? Can't complain about that."In less than an hour and a half, Felix became the fastest woman this year...
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SI.com (Free subscription) | 05/10/2008
... much more of a shock. The American won in 12.95 seconds, 0.07 off the world record held by China's Liu Xiang and the eighth-best time in history. Oliver bettered his personal best by a whopping 0.13."I wrote down 12.96 last night, that is what I was hoping to run," Oliver said. "So 12.95? Can't complain about that."In less than an hour and a half, Felix became the fastest woman this year...
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 05/09/2008
... David Oliver won the 110-meter hurdles in 12.95 seconds, 0.07 off the world record held by China's Liu Xiang. Oliver's previous personal best was 13.08. Oliver had ideal wind conditions as he raced to the eighth-best time in history. Joel Brown was second in 13.38 and Andy Turner clocked 13.41."I got to stay sharp now. I am ready to go the trials now, so I just got to hold it for a little...
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ESPN (Free subscription) | 05/09/2008
David Oliver made sure he could not be counted out of the 110 hurdles in Beijing, winning in 12.95 seconds -- just .07 off the world record of China's Liu Xiang. Oliver's previous personal best was just 13.08. Oliver had ideal wind conditions to boost his time and make him the eighth best performer of all time.
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Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 05/09/2008
... of the 110 hurdles in Beijing, winning in 12.95 seconds - just .07 off the world record of China's Liu Xiang. Oliver's previous personal best was just 13.08. Oliver had ideal wind conditions to boost his time and make him the eighth best performer of all time."I want to be in that mix," Oliver said. "I got to stay sharp now. I am ready to go the trials now, so I just got to hold it for a...
