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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.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Liu Xiang
- Name (Japanese)
- 劉翔
- Reading
- 不明
- Born
- July 13, 1983 (age 42)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Boar
- Origin
- Putuo District, People's Republic of China
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 189 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- hurdler / athletics competitor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- East China Normal University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%8A%89%E7%BF%94
Frequently asked questions
When was Liu Xiang born?
Born July 13, 1983 (age 42).
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.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.