Liu Xiang Quotes

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

When I got shoulder to shoulder with Allen Johnson, I felt that I was going to win. The crowd was amazing but they did give me pressure, too. From the moment I left the hotel to the moment I entered the stadium, they were shouting out my name and I had to respond. That distracted me a little, but it was okay. - Liu Xiang

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

To win is the most important. I knew that I could make it, but I didn't expect such a time. - Liu Xiang

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

The track has been slippery with the drizzle, and that did make it a little bit hard for me to run out a good result. - Liu Xiang

The Beijing Olympics will be a good opportunity for the athletes of Asia to show their abilities... I don't believe that Asian athletes are inferior to athletes from North America and Europe in the track sprint events. I'm a good example. It's important to wipe away existing stereotypes. I hope Japanese athletes will also make their best efforts. - Liu Xiang

Shi really did a good job... He is always chasing me and the gap is getting closer between him and me. I feel happy that there are two Chinese athletes standing on the podium. - 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

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