China’s Liu Xiang (L) prepares prior to the first round competition of men’s 110m hurdles at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird’s Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 18, 2008. The defending champion Liu Xiang dropped out after getting injury. (Xinhua/Li Ga)
China’s Liu Xiang kneels down while warming up prior to the first round competition of men’s 110m hurdles at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird’s Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 18, 2008. The defending champion Liu Xiang dropped out after getting injury. (Xinhua/Liu Yu) Defending Olympic champion Liu Xiang pulled out of the men’s 110m hurdles first round at the Beijing Olympics on Monday morning. |