Despite a setback-plagued career hampered by injury, former Olympic champion hurdler Liu Xiang remains a groundbreaking figure for Chinese sports.
Olympic champion Dayron Robles won his 110 meters hurdles showdown with David Oliver at Crystal Palace on Friday, but it was Grenadian teenager Kirani James who stole the limelight with a world-leading time in the 400 in his first race as a professional.
Cuban hurdler runner Dayron Robles, the holder of the 110 meters world record, on Wednesday said his top rival Liu Xiang of China is "a good warrior" who will give him tough competition in the World Cup later this year.
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