Liu Xiang

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

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Liu Xiang's list of achievements is remarkable. He is the only male hurdler to have held the Olympic title, world title, and world record simultaneously. His 2004 Olympic gold was China's first in men's athletics, and his 12.88-second world record stood for over a decade. He won three consecutive Asian Games golds, a feat no other hurdler has matched. His impact on Chinese athletics is immeasurable, inspiring countless young athletes.

AwardsLiu Xiang won the Olympic gold medal in 2004, the World Championship in 2007, and three consecutive Asian Games golds (2002, 2006, 2010). He also earned a silver and bronze at World Championships and was named the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year in 2005.

Honours & Distinctions

TIME Magazine Asian Edition Cover

TIME·2008

Featured on the cover for the 2008 Summer Olympics with the headline 'Liu Xiang & 99 More Athletes to Watch'.

Magazine Covers

TIME

2008

Liu Xiang & 99 More Athletes to Watch

Records & Feats

World Record Holder in 110m Hurdles

World Record·2006

Set the world record at 12.88 seconds on July 11, 2006, in Lausanne, breaking Colin Jackson's previous mark.

First Chinese Man to Win Olympic Gold in Athletics

Historic First·2004

Won the 110m hurdles at the 2004 Athens Olympics, becoming the first Chinese male to win an Olympic athletics gold.

Only Male Athlete to Hold World Record, World Title, and Olympic Gold Simultaneously

Career Milestone·2007

Achieved this unique triple in the 110m hurdles from 2007 to 2008.