When you think of athletics, you might think of the 100-meter sprint, but today we have to talk about Liu Xiang, the Chinese flyer who has created miracles on the hurdles track in a row.
He not only sprinted to the finish line again and again, but also left an indelible mark on the long river of history. In particular, his five races were blazing fast, and each time it was like defying gravity and pushing the limit. This is not only the story of Liu Xiang, but also the glory of Chinese track and field.
In 2004, it was the hot years of the Athens Olympics. On August 27, Liu Xiang wore a red and yellow jersey and ran a good time of 12.91 seconds in front of the world, which is not only the color of the gold medal, but also the color of the world record. On this day, he became the first Chinese to run under 13 seconds at the Olympics, and at that moment, he was almost flying.
On August 12, 2006, on the field in Stuttgart, Liu Xiang once again dominated the headlines. He was even faster, setting a new world record of 12.88 seconds. This time, he not only defended his honor, but also received continuous cheers on the world stage.
On August 31, 2007, the summer in Osaka was filled with sweat and rain. At this World Championships, Liu Xiang successfully defended his title with a time of 12.95 seconds, and his figure was lightning fast on the track, as if to tell the world: "I am still the king." ”
The 2008 Beijing Olympics became the focus of the expectations of the people of the whole country. On August 18, Liu Xiang ran a good time of 12.91 seconds again in the preliminaries, and that run, steady and confident, as if he was the myth that could not be surpassed. Although the pain made him finally choose to quit, that back still makes hundreds of millions of people feel distressed.
On May 17, 2009, the night in Shanghai was lit up by Liu Xiang's speed. He once again set his own world record with a time of 12.87 seconds. That night, countless flashes of light set the time for him, and he ran as hard as he could, as if to match the speed of the wind.
He is not only running on the track, but also running in the hearts of countless Chinese. Every headwind turnaround, every peak breakthrough, is moving. His competition is not only a competition of speed, but also a transmission of spirit. Whenever he shuttles between hurdles, there are always countless voices shouting, it is the desire for victory, the pursuit of dreams.
Liu Xiang's competition is not just a personal victory, it represents the progress of a country and a declaration to the whole world. Every time he kicks off at the starting line, it's like telling us that no matter how high the railing, if you dare to jump, it is possible to surpass it.
Behind every leap he makes, there is an unknown hard training and sweat, as well as those little-known challenges and pains. Liu Xiang's story is not only on the track, but also outside the track.
The years 2005 and 2011 were also notable two points in time. In the past two years of the World Championships, although he failed to create a personal best, his persistence and hard work are still awe-inspiring. He doesn't fight alone, but competes with top athletes from all over the world, and every jump and landing is a challenge to his limits.
During the 2007 World Championships in Athletics and the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Liu Xiang faced injuries. In particular, the much-talked-about retirement at the Beijing Olympics broke the hearts of all those who were expecting him. The pressure he was under weighed by every railing on the playing track.
Liu Xiang was not knocked out by the difficulties. In 2012, his brave attempt at the London Olympics once again proved his tenacity. Although the results are not perfect, Liu Xiang's spirit has been deeply implanted in the hearts of every Chinese. His story shows us that heroes are not free from pain, but are able to jump in the midst of pain.
Liu Xiang's running is not just a simple accumulation of time, it is a series of historical moments. Every run, every fleeting 12-second hour, is a frozen image of his race against time. In those brief moments, he achieved immortality and gave new life to Chinese track and field.
Although Liu Xiang has retired, the footprints he left on the hurdles track are still clearly visible. His vigorous posture, determined eyes, and cheers after each sprint have become eternal memories. Liu Xiang's story, like those railings that he surpassed one by one, has become a high point in the hearts of countless people, inspiring those who come after him to constantly surpass themselves.