China's Liu Xiang takes off his jersey prior to the first round competition of men's 110m hurdles at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 18, 2008. The defending champion Liu Xiang dropped out after getting injury.

China's Liu Xiang reacts prior to the first round competition of men's 110m hurdles at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 18, 2008. The defending champion Liu Xiang dropped out after getting injury.

China's Liu Xiang reacts after his first run during the first round competition of men's 110m hurdles at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 18, 2008. The defending champion Liu Xiang dropped out after getting injury.

(Xinhua News Agency August 18, 2008)

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