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Born on July 13, 1983 in Putuo District, People's Republic of China, Liu Xiang is a hurdler and athletics competitor. Liu Xiang is 43 years old as of 2026. Education on record includes East China Normal University. The listed height is 189 cm.
My Take
Liu Xiang is one of those rare athletes whose legacy is defined as much by triumph as by heartbreak. His 2004 Athens gold redefined what Chinese sprinters could believe was possible, but for me the 2008 Beijing withdrawal is the more human, unforgettable moment. The weight a nation placed on one pair of shoulders was almost unbearable to watch. I admire that he came up through East China Normal University, blending intellect with raw speed. At 189 cm, his hurdling form was pure elegance. He carried impossible expectations with grace, and that earns my deep respect.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Liu Xiang
- Name (Japanese)
- 劉翔
- Reading
- りゅう しょう
- Born
- July 13, 1983 (age 43)
- Origin
- Putuo District, People's Republic of China
- Height
- 189 cm
- Occupation
- hurdler / athletics competitor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Boar
2. Background
- University
- East China Normal University
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liu%20Xiang%20(hurdler)
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%8A%89%E7%BF%94
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q211088
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Liu Xiang born?
Liu Xiang was born on July 13, 1983 and is 43 years old.
Where is Liu Xiang from?
Liu Xiang is from Putuo District, People's Republic of China.
What does Liu Xiang do?
Liu Xiang works as hurdler, athletics competitor.
How tall is Liu Xiang?
Liu Xiang is 189 cm tall.
Where did Liu Xiang study?
Liu Xiang attended East China Normal University.
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