Source: China Daily
08-19-2008 07:58
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A false start, a hobble and the face of China's athletics walked away from the Bird's Nest, shattering billions of people's dream.
Liu Xiang entered the track to cheers from flag-waving fans around 11:45 am. He took off his track jacket and walked to his lane. It was the last heats of the first round of the men's 110m hurdles.
Liu walked with a slight limp but stretched out his right leg, slipped into position and ran - but in pain - when there was a false start.
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| Liu Xiang of China warms up before the start of his 110m hurdles heat of the athletics competition in the National Stadium at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games August 18, 2008. Liu failed to start his 110 metres hurdles first-round heat on Monday. |
He then stood up and walked away in silence. The reason: injury in the Achilles tendon. He was too heartbroken to emerge in public again during the day.
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