Liu Xiang Quotes

China, Athlete
July 13, 1983

Liu Xiang (simplified Chinese: 刘翔; traditional Chinese: 劉翔; pinyin: Liú Xiáng; born July 13, 1983 in Putuo District, Shanghai) is a retired Chinese 110 meter hurdler. Liu is an Olympic Gold medalist and World Champion. His 2004 Olympic gold medal was the first in a men's track and field event for China.

Challenges are meant to be met and overcome.

Liu Xiang
- Challenges
- Meet
- Overcome
Collin Jackson was a little before my time and he was a really good athlete. I've raced with him, but he's now retired. He's a really good role model and someone that I've learnt a lot from.

Liu Xiang
- Time
- Good
- Model

Things are better now that the attention has subsided a bit, and I'm happier. Now I can concentrate on what I'm supposed to do, that is, training and running. Despite everything that's happened, I feel like I'm still the same person.

Liu Xiang
Of course, rivals do affect athletes mentally, but if you are competing with top-notch athletes, you will push each other, you will encourage each other.

Liu Xiang
When I was younger, I used to be a high jumper before I switched to hurdles.

Liu Xiang
- High
What I want is that I can match my performances during training so I can be satisfied with myself.

Liu Xiang
- Training