Liu Xiang ignites passions with victory in 13.34 at National Games (4)

Olympic goldmedalist Liu Xiang (C) from Shanghai competes during the men's 110m hurdles of athletics at the 11th Chinese National Games in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 25, 2009. Liu claimed the title of the event with 13.34 seconds. (Xinhua/Jiao Weiping)
Supporters were shocked and heartbroken when Liu limped out of the Bird's Nest last year at the Beijing Olympics due to the foot injury.

Thirteen months later, the strong-minded man thrilled the home crowd with strong comeback in Shanghai and proved he still had the strength to catch up with current record holder Dayron Robles of Cuba.

Liu's victory on Sunday made him become the first Chinese athlete to win an event in a row in three straight Games.

"To be a triple champion was great. I still hope to win the fourth next time," said a beaming Liu.

Source: Xinhua

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