Liu Xiang

Liu Xiang collapsed under the weight of 1.3 billion fans and all their expectations. Or did he? His coach and fans broke down with him. He with Achilles tendon pain, the fans and coach with heartbreak because their hopes were dashed. What about Liu Xiang’s hopes and expectations. Liu Xiang’s coach, Sun Haiping, broke down into tears at the press conference where he explained why his ‘fighter’ had quit. The head coach of the Chinese team – “I know that kind of pain was unbearable...Read Full Story

Presenting the follow-up to the first collaboration between Olympic Gold Medalist Liu Xiang and Nike which featured the Liu Xiang x Nike LunarGlide+ 3 is the all new Liu Xiang x Nike LX Running Collection . The new series pack consists of some of Nike’s most comfortable and highly preferred running sneakers to date including the Free Run+ 2 and LunarGlide+ 3 models available in men and women’s sets. While the men’s editions feature a purple and gold colorway, reminiscent to the Los Angeles...Read Full Story

We previewed the Liu Xiang x Nike LunarGlide+ 3 collaboration not too long ago. A collaboration that’s as unique as it is functional. The Nike LunarGlide+ 3 model takes many design cues from it’s predecessors with the sporty mesh upper, exo-skeletal framing, midfoot support lacing system and the key ingredient – Lunarlon. More images have surfaced in the Grey/Metallic Bronze and University Blue colorway. No word on a US release but stay tuned as we gather more info. via  SP -J2...Read Full Story

Ever since Usain Bolt became relevant in the world track & field scene, it seems as though no one else can come close to garnering as much attention as he has and continues to do so. However, Chinese sprinting sensation Liu Xang most certainly has caught the eye of the Nike team. The result of said attention is a LunarGlide+ 3 in a soft grey upper with sky blue and yellow accents. Part of this motif involves a dove breaking out of a box- symbolizing the perseverance Liu Xiang has had to...Read Full Story

DAEGU , South Korea ( Reuters ) - A milestone run by double-amputee Oscar Pistorius saw the South African steal the limelight at the athletics world championships Sunday, although Usain Bolt is certain to snatch it back later in the blue riband 100 meters. Pole vault queen Yelena Isinbayeva was in early action and Chinese high hurdler Liu Xiang shed years of injury misery with a commanding performance but both members of the track and field aristocracy were put in the shadows by the man who...Read Full Story

Home » Business » 5 condemned for tainting pork The indicted Liu Honglin, Chen Yuwei, Xiao Bing, Xi Zhongjie as well as Liu Xiang( from left to right) mount conference in the Intermediate People’s Justice of Jiaozuo in Henan range upon Monday.[ Photo / China Daily] Five people convicted of illegally traffic in as well as producing clenbuterol, the unwholesome containing alkali well well known in China as gaunt beef powder, perceived punishments...Read Full Story

Nike and China go way back, with the brand being one of the first Western firms to forge business links with the country back in the early 80s. Now an emerging sporting superpower, China is still stuck on the Swoosh with Nike sponsoring a host of elite athletes such as track star Liu Xiang. This new LX pack is the latest offering stamped with Xiang's Flyman insignia. Featuring a his and hers Lunarglide+ 3 and Free Run+ 2, it's available now at rmk .  Read Full Story

SHANGHAI ( Reuters ) - China 's former Olympic and world 110 meters hurdles champion Liu Xiang ended American David Oliver 's winning streak of 18 finals at the Shanghai Diamond League meeting Sunday. Liu's time of 13.07 seconds was one of five year's bests set at the second Diamond League meeting of the season. His new starting technique of seven rather than eight steps to the first hurdle paid off as he recorded a comfortable victory over the American record holder, who had been unbeaten...Read Full Story

Liu Mother quotation: ‘He’s a private matter I can not too much blending, he is the son of the country, so a few years (his country) back to me until then’ ‘Liu Xiang is no longer good if one day I hope we can forgive him’ Liu Xiang and Guo Jingjing and other man-made a brand to do advertising about the athletes training for the Spring Festival because it can not go home. For 55-year-old Ji pink flowers, her son Liu Xiang has been the heroes of this country and the nation, though, and...Read Full Story

Chinese star hurdler Liu Xiang hopes to continue to fulfill his political duty in this year’s two sessions of China’s top legislature and political advisory body. “Li Xiang will go to Beijing for this year’s two sessions next week,” as Liu’s coach Sun Haiping confirmed the deputy’s attendance for the annual meeting. “But to keep his condition, he’ll receive training while attending the sessions in Beijing.” said Sun. The sports star’s two-session trip was not as pleasant as his career...Read Full Story