After 8 years of retirement, "eat, drink and have fun"? 40-year-old Liu Xiang is worth 1 billion?
Liu Xiang, this name has made countless people around the world marvel and applaud it. He is the shining star of Chinese men's track and field, the proud symbol of Asian hurdles, and the legend of the 110m hurdles. On the field, he conquered everything with speed and skill, creating one miracle after another.
In the 2004 Athens Olympics, Liu Xiang shined. In the men's 110m hurdles final, he crossed the finish line with an astonishing time of 12.91 seconds, not only winning the gold medal, but also equalling the 11-year-old world record held by British star Colin Jackson. He became the first men's Olympic champion in Chinese track and field history, and the first hero to reach the Olympic top in Asian sprinting. His achievements shocked the world and inspired the ambition of countless Chinese.
In the 2006 Lausanne Athletics Super Grand Prix in Switzerland, Liu Xiang created another brilliant achievement. He broke the 13-year-old world record with a stunning time of 12.88 seconds, becoming the new king of the 110-meter hurdles and the first hero in the history of Chinese track and field to break the world record. His record amazed the world and made China proud.
At the 2007 World Athletics Championships in Osaka, Japan, Liu Xiang's dream came true. In the men's 110m hurdles final, he won the gold medal with a solid time of 12.95 seconds, becoming an Olympic champion, world champion and world record holder. He is the first all-around champion in the history of the event and the second Grand Slam winner in Chinese track and field after Wang Junxia. His glory awes the world and makes China cheer.
However, fate played a cruel joke on Liu Xiang at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the men's 110m hurdles preliminaries, injuries made him reluctant to retire. The whole country deeply regrets him, he has not been able to create more glory for the country in his hometown, regret has made the world sympathetic, and China is distressed. When Liu Xiang announced his retirement in 2015, his life was in the spotlight. There are rumors that he lived a leisurely life of "eating, drinking, and merrymaking", and some people say that he has been married to pole vaulter Wu Sha for six years, but still has no children. There is even news that he is worth as much as a billion. But how true are these rumors?
In fact, after retiring, Liu Xiang did not indulge in pleasure as people imagined. Instead, he contributes to society in his own way. He has been involved in a number of sports activities to provide physical education and training for young people and people with disabilities. He also donated a large amount of money to support the development of sports. In addition, he served as a member of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), where he advised on the city's sports and cultural development.
Of course, Liu Xiang did not give up his interests and hobbies. He often attends various entertainment events, interacts with celebrities, and even participates in the reality show "Running Man". He also appeared at domestic fashion shows, showing his fashion taste. He maintains a good figure and condition, and often shares his fitness photos and sports photos on social media, which is the envy of fans.
Liu Xiang's road to love is also full of twists and turns. In May 2014, he proposed to Ge Tian, a girl who had accompanied him through countless difficult moments. In September of the same year, the two received their marriage certificate in Shanghai and happily entered the palace of marriage. However, the marriage did not last long. Less than half a year after getting married, the two announced that their personalities were incompatible and parted ways. At the end of June 2015, Liu Xiang posted a photo of the divorce agreement on Weibo, announcing the end of the marriage, which attracted widespread attention.
In the same year, Liu Xiang announced his retirement and bid farewell to his beloved track and field stage. After that, he chose the lifestyle of ordinary people. Later, he married Wu Sha, and the two often showed affection in public, traveled together on vacation, and enjoyed the world of the two. Although they still have no children, they are still living happily ever after. They are not in a hurry to have children, but choose to wait for the right moment. They don't mind the talk of the unexpected world, as long as they are happy. Regarding his worth, his advertising endorsement fees have always been high, he has his own sports company and sports school, and his income is quite considerable. He never flaunts his wealth, lives a low-key life, and is willing to help. It is said that he is worth a billion yuan, but he doesn't care and only cares about his happiness and joy.
After retiring, Liu Xiang did not live a lazy life as people imagined. On the contrary, he has been contributing to society, pursuing his interests and hobbies, and enjoying family life. Liu Xiang's story is full of ups and downs and waves, and is a model of struggle and perseverance, which is touching and inspiring. He proved his love for athletics with his actions, showed China's strength with his achievements, and connected the Chinese people with sincerity.
Some accuse Liu Xiang of depriving China of a chance to win a gold medal, showing a weak image and bringing shame. However, do these people really understand Liu Xiang? Do they know the efforts and sacrifices made by Liu Xiang for the Olympic Games? Do they understand the pain of his persistence in training and competing in the midst of his injuries? Do they remember the honor and respect he won for the country and the nation on other occasions? We should look at Liu Xiang's achievements and dedication objectively and not jump to conclusions.