Final kiss
China Daily | Updated: 2012-08-08 08:10
|
Liu Xiang crashes into the first barrier in the opening heat of the 110m hurdles in London on Tuesday. In a poignant and brave gesture Liu picks himself up, and despite being injured, hops to the last hurdle and kisses it. To the roar of the crowd Liu then embraces his waiting rivals who help him from the track. Photos by Cui Meng / China Daily, AP and Xinhua |
Nation shares the heartache as a ruptured Achilles tendon forces 2004 Athens gold medalist to withdraw again from the Olympics.
Photo
