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With a haul of 51 gold medals, China has its choice of Olympic celebrities to help fill the void left by world-class hurdler Liu Xiang, who dropped out of competition because of an injury.

Posted Sunday, August 24, 2008 1:07 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Beijing (China), China, Olympic Games (2008), Liu Xiang

Star Hurdler Apologizes To China for Withdrawal

Liu Xiang, China’s most popular athlete, said that his injury would not prevent him from competing in the future.

Posted Tuesday, August 19, 2008 10:13 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Olympic Games (2008), Track and Field, News and News Media, Liu Xiang

In Games, China Is Denied Its Signature Moment

With the injury to Liu Xiang, the country that spent seven years preparing its grand return-to-prominence party will not get its Cathy Freeman moment.

Posted Monday, August 18, 2008 11:13 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Olympic Games (2008), Track and Field, Liu Xiang, Freeman, Cathy

Coach Brought to Tears by Hurdler’s Injury

No coach has faced greater pressure entering the 2008 Olympics than Sun Haiping, just as no Chinese athlete has endured higher expectations than star hurdler Liu Xiang.

Posted Monday, August 18, 2008 10:34 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Olympic Games (2008), Track and Field, Liu Xiang, Sun Haiping

Olympic Star Is Sidelined. Will His Ads Be, as Well?

When China’s star hurdler, Liu Xiang, limped off the field late Monday morning, it dealt a blow to the marketing plans of some marquee brands.

Posted Monday, August 18, 2008 10:01 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Olympic Games (2008), Track and Field, Advertising and Marketing, Liu Xiang

Sports of The Times: A Country Feels a Hurdler’s Pain

National mourning began as Liu Xiang rubbed his left leg, signaling the source of his pain, telling 1.3 billion Chinese citizens that he would not be crossing even one hurdle this day.

Posted Monday, August 18, 2008 8:02 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Olympic Games (2008), Track and Field, Liu Xiang

China’s Big Hope in Track Doesn’t Get Out of Blocks

Losing a chance to defend his gold, Liu Xiang limped off the track before the first round of the 110-meter hurdles.

Posted Monday, August 18, 2008 12:51 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Olympic Games (2008), Track and Field, Liu Xiang

High-Profile Chinese Star Has Kept a Low Profile

Liu Xiang, the Olympic champion hurler, has not competed since May, raising concerns about his readiness, but he may carry China’s flag in the opening ceremonies.

Posted Wednesday, August 06, 2008 10:22 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Olympic Games (2008), Olympic Games, Track and Field, Liu Xiang

Record in 110-Meter Hurdles Falls

Dayron Robles of Cuba set a world record of 12.87 seconds in the 110-meter hurdles, eclipsing the mark previously held by China’s most celebrated Olympic star.

Posted Thursday, June 12, 2008 4:16 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Olympic Games (2008), Track and Field, Liu Xiang

The Face of China’s Olympic Hopes Is Smiling. Pressure Is No Obstacle.

As he prepares to defend his gold medal in the 110-meter hurdles, Liu Xiang faces the pressure of being the biggest sports star in the world’s most populous nation.

Posted Wednesday, May 28, 2008 8:57 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Olympic Games (2008), Olympic Games, Track and Field, Liu Xiang