First, the status quo:
After retiring, Liu Xiang became a staff member of Shanghai Sports Bureau. He once dominated the field as an athlete, and now he still cares about the track and field cause in China and continues to contribute to the development of track and field cause within his own ability. In life, he will occasionally participate in some variety shows and live a comfortable life with his wife. Now he has switched to the fashion circle as a model.
Second, Liu Xiang profile:
Liu Xiang1July, 983 13 was born in Putuo District, Shanghai, and is a male athlete of China track and field team 1 10 meter hurdler. In the history of sports track and field in China, he is also the first athlete in the history of Asian track and field to win many honors, such as Olympic champion, indoor and outdoor world championship champion, IAAF Grand Prix finals champion and world record holder.
In 2004, Liu Xiang tied the world record set by Englishman colin jackson in Athens Olympic Games with a score of 12438+0 seconds and won the championship. In 2006, in the track and field super grand prix in Lausanne, Switzerland, she broke the world record with a score of 12.88 and won the championship. 20 12 On June 3rd, he won the championship in the final of the IAAF Diamond League Eugene Station 1 10 meter hurdles with a score of 12.87 seconds.
Third, the spirit of Liu Xiang:
Liu Xiang is the first athlete to win the Olympic gold medal in track and field in China sports history. With amazing speed and excellent skills, he broke the world record of men's 1 10 meter hurdles and won the Olympic champion twice in a row. This pioneering work shows Liu Xiang's determination and courage to go beyond the limit and climb the peak bravely.
Liu Xiang's success is not accidental, but stems from his extreme pursuit of training. He trains for a long time every day, accurate to every start and hurdle, and constantly improves his skills and physical fitness. He has always maintained a persistent attitude, never stopping to set goals for himself, and constantly strive to surpass them.
During his career, Liu Xiang experienced many difficulties and setbacks. In 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, he had to retire due to injury, which was a great blow to an athlete who had been very successful. But he didn't give up, but resumed training with more tenacious perseverance, and showed his strength again at the 20 12 London Olympic Games.