When Liu Xiang is mentioned, Chinese all proudly mention this great track and field athlete. With his astonishing speed and graceful gestures, he not only conquered the audience of his own country, but also won the praise of the world. However, as time goes on, it remains to be seen whether Liu's Olympic record will still stand.
Liu Xiang set the Chinese Olympic record in the men's 110m hurdles at the 2004 Athens Olympics with a time of 12.91 seconds. This record was once considered an insurmountable milestone and almost became a symbol of Chinese track and field. However, the real thing to be excited about is whether that record will remain rock solid at this year's Tokyo Olympics.
In fact, there is a huge difference between an Olympic record and a world record. An Olympic record is the best result an athlete can achieve at the Olympic Games, while a world record is the best result achieved in any place or time period. Olympic records are affected by factors such as wind direction, altitude, temperature, etc., while world records do not have these limitations. Therefore, even if a good competitor may break an Olympic record in the same competition, he may not be able to break a world record.
Going back to Liu Xiang's record, judging from the Olympic record, it has not been broken so far. However, in fact, the current world record in the 110m hurdles is 12.80 seconds held by American Ali Harrison. Harrison set this astonishing record at the 2021 U.S. Track and Field Championships. Athletics is becoming faster and faster, and athletes are training and technology that have never been better, so the chances of breaking records are greatly increased.
Although today's world record is better than Liu's Olympic record, Liu Xiang is still a legend in the world of athletics. He has made great contributions to Chinese athletics and inspired generations of young Chinese to strive for excellence. His Olympic record is the pride of Chinese sports and an important milestone in the development of athletics around the world.
The difference between the Olympic record and the world record not only reflects the differences in performance under different stadiums and conditions, but also reflects the differences in sports development in various regions to a certain extent. As a comprehensive sports event, the Olympic Games aims to showcase the sporting prowess of countries and regions around the world, so the Olympic Games have set Olympic records. The world record, on the other hand, is a more comprehensive reflection of the global best level of athletics in each sport.
In this fiercely competitive world of sports, Liu Xiang's record may one day be broken. But, no matter what, his contributions and achievements deserve to be remembered forever. We might as well follow Liu Xiang's example and pursue personal excellence and national honor.
There is a subtle difference between the Olympic record set by Liu Xiang and the world record. Although Liu Xiang's record has not yet been broken, the world record has been updated. Liu Xiang is a legend of Chinese athletics, and his achievements and contributions will always occupy an important place in the history of Chinese sports. Whether it is an Olympic record or a world record, these records are a testament to the development of athletics and represent the infinite potential of humanity and the spirit of striving for excellence.
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