Shanghai City (Free subscription) | 24/09/2008
SHANGHAI, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- China's hurdles star Liu Xiang was back to training Wednesday after an aggravated Achilles tendon injury forced him to dramatically ...
Beijing City (Free subscription) | 24/09/2008
SHANGHAI, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- China's hurdles star Liu Xiang was back to training Wednesday after an aggravated Achilles tendon injury forced him to dramatically ...
Chinalyst - China blogs in English (Free subscription) | 06/09/2008
So it looks like Liu Xiang will take one year off to recover from the Achilles heel injury that forced his hand during the Olympics. Perhaps this is the holiday that the Chinese hurdler deserves after his life became a rollercoaster ride of television advertisements and accolades following the gold medal he won at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games. However, it could also be the start of obscurity...
Beijing City (Free subscription) | 03/09/2008
BEIJING : Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang may travel to the United States later this month for surgery to repair the painful foot injury that forced ...
SI.com (Free subscription) | 03/09/2008
BEIJING (AP) -- Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang may travel to the United States later this month for surgery to repair the painful foot injury that forced his withdrawal from last month's Beijing Olympics, media reports said Wednesday.
Beijing City (Free subscription) | 03/09/2008
BEIJING : The hurdler Liu Xiang may travel to the United States this month for surgery to repair the painful foot injury that forced his ...
Globe and Mail (Free subscription) | 03/09/2008
Doctors are monitoring the injury while the 25-year-old former Olympic champion focuses on upper body strength conditioning, the reports said. No recovery schedule has been drawn up, although athletics officials have previously said they don't expect Liu to run again this year.
International Herald Tribune (Free subscription) | 03/09/2008
The hurdler Liu Xiang may travel to the United States for surgery to repair the foot injury that forced his withdrawal from the Olympics, Chinese news media reported.
Financial Time (Free subscription) | 22/09/2008
When Liu Xiang, perhaps China's most famous athlete, pulled out of the 110m Olympic hurdles in Beijing this August, China's disappointment was a blow to Nike and...
Shanghai Journal (Free subscription) | 13/09/2008
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Fijilive (Free subscription) | 20/09/2008
... injury had forced Olympic champion Dayron Robles to withdraw at the last minute and hometown hero Liu Xiang stayed away while he recovers from a long-term heel injury that forced him to dramatically pull out of last month’s Olympics.But Chinese hurdler Xie Wenjun helped restore fans' faith, placing second with a personal best time of 13.47 seconds.Jamaica's Usain Bolt and Asafa Powell also...
ABC News (Free subscription) | 12/09/2008
... or career-ending injury is a known risk. Golfer Tiger Woods and China's star Olympic hurdler Liu Xiang are examples of high-profile pitchmen who suffered serious injuries this summer. "There's an understanding when you sign an athlete that these things happen," says IEG's Andrews. "There's not usually an out clause that says, 'If you get hurt we won't pay you.' "Yet, any concerns about Brady's...
USA Today (Free subscription) | 12/09/2008
... or career-ending injury is a known risk. Golfer Tiger Woods and China's star Olympic hurdler Liu Xiang are examples of high-profile pitchmen who suffered serious injuries this summer. "There's an understanding when you sign an athlete that these things happen," says IEG's Andrews. "There's not usually an out clause that says, 'If you get hurt we won't pay you.' "Yet, any concerns about Brady's...
It's Getting Hot In Here (Free subscription) | 11/09/2008
... won by China have probably been enough to ease the pain and frustration of their star athlete Liu Xiang’s sudden departure from the 110-metre hurdles. This year, the Chinese people have experienced the tragic Sichuan earthquake and the glory of Olympic fanfare, uniting us in sorrow and pain as well as inspiring us with the spirit of international cooperation. With such a dramatic backdrop,...
The Telegraph India (Free subscription) | 04/09/2008
Despite his failure to run in the 100 metre hurdles in Beijing, Liu Xiang was sent as part of China's medalist contingent which toured Hong Kong and Macau right after the Olympics got over. The Athens gold medalist broke the hearts of his fans when he pulled out of the race, but his act has set off a debate. Though initially most Chinese felt angry and betrayed, even suggesting that Liu had...
