{"id":8489,"date":"2019-10-27T14:28:34","date_gmt":"2019-10-27T14:28:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/chinesemoment.com\/chinese-reading\/liu-equals-110m-hurdles-record-in-wind-aided-run-liu-xiang\/"},"modified":"2019-10-27T14:28:34","modified_gmt":"2019-10-27T14:28:34","slug":"liu-equals-110m-hurdles-record-in-wind-aided-run-liu-xiang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinesemoment.com\/mm\/liu-equals-110m-hurdles-record-in-wind-aided-run-liu-xiang\/","title":{"rendered":"Liu equals 110m hurdles record in wind-aided run \u5218\u7fd4"},"content":{"rendered":"
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China’s Liu Xiang charged to victory in the 110 metres hurdles at the Diamond League’s Prefo<\/em>ntaine Classic, holding off a star-studded field to equal the world record with a wind-aided 12.87sec run.<\/p>\n

Liu, the 2004 Olympic gold medallist, blasted out of the blocks and led from start to finish with the help of a strong tailwind measured at +2.4 metres per second in front of a standing room crowd at Hayward Field.<\/p>\n

Because of the tailwind, the 28-year-old Liu does not get a share of the world record held by Cuba’s Dayron Robles.<\/p>\n

"Of course I am happy," said Liu, through a translator. "But I can’t dwell on it (time). I need to keep looking forward."<\/p>\n

American world indoor champion Aries Merritt finished second in 12.96, while Jason Richardson was third in 13.11 in a field that boasted hurdlers holding five of the top six times in the world this year.<\/p>\n

Liu’s time was faster than his own world-leading time of 12.97, clocked at the Shanghai Diamond League meet last mo<\/em>nth and achieved without the aid of the wind.<\/p>\n

He said a change in technique, taking seven steps before the first hurdle instead of his usual eight, has helped him get off to a strong start in 2012.<\/p>\n

"The most significant thing a<\/em>bout my technique is my start wher I take seven steps," Liu said. "But today I made a mistake beginning on the third hurdle which lasted until the sixth hurdle because the wind was pushing me so much."<\/p>\n

Despite his performance, Liu, when asked if he should now be co<\/em>nsidered the favourite for London, replied: "No, for me I am already an Olympic champion.<\/p>\n

"It is just a race for me. I always treat my races like just a regular race."<\/p>\n

New words:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Liu Xiang: Liú Xián\u0261 (\u5218\u7fd4), a Chinese athlet of 110 metres hurdles<\/p>\n

2. 110 metres hurdles: yì b\u01cei y\u012b shí m\u01d0 lán (\u4e00\u767e\u4e00\u5341\u7c73\u680f)<\/p>\n

3. world record: shì jiè jì lù (\u4e16\u754c\u7eaa\u5f55)<\/p>\n

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