Liu Xiang
- January 5, 2024
- Hurdler
Quick Facts
Liu Xiang Biography
| Name | Liu Xiang |
| Birthday | Jul 13 |
| Birth Year | 1983 |
| Place Of Birth | Shanghai |
| Birth Country | China |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
| Parents | Ji Fenhua, Liu Xuegen |
| Spouse | Wu Sha , Ge Tian |
Liu Xiang is one of the most popular and richest Hurdler who was born on July 13, 1983 in Shanghai, China. Chinese hurdler who won a 2004 Olympic gold medal in the 110 meters hurdles, as well as multiple world championships.
He and Chinese basketball star Yao Ming were both featured by the International Olympic Committee in a promo film for the 2008 Olympics.
In May 2001, Liu won at the East Asian Games in Osaka, Japan with a time of 13.42 seconds. In August 2001, he won at the Universiade in Beijing, China with a time of 13.33 seconds. He also won at the 2001 National Games of China that same year.
In 2002 Liu set an Asian record time at the Athletissima meeting, completing the event in 13.12 seconds. This also broke Renaldo Nehemiah’s long standing and world junior record, which had stood for almost 25 years. The following year he secured bronze medals in the 60 metres hurdles at the 2003 IAAF World Indoor Championships and the 110 m hurdles at the 2003 World Championships in Athletics.
He was born in 1983 in Putuo District, Shanghai.
Liu Xiang Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Hurdler |
| House | Living in own house. |
Liu Xiang is one of the richest Hurdler from China. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Liu Xiang 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was setting records when he was 18.
He became a cultural hero in China at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Liu Xiang (simplified Chinese: 刘翔 ; traditional Chinese: 劉翔 ; pinyin: Liú Xiáng ; born July 13, 1983) is a Chinese former 110 meter hurdler. Liu is an Olympic Gold medalist and World Champion. His 2004 Olympic gold medal was the first in a men’s track and field event for China.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 3 in |
| Weight | 187 lbs |
Liu Xiang height 6 ft 3 in Liu weight 187 lbs & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Liu Xiang Dating?
According to our records, Liu Xiang married to Wu Sha , Ge Tian. As of December 1, 2023, Liu Xiang’s is not dating anyone.
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On August 31, 2007 at the World Athletics Championships in Osaka, Japan, Liu won gold in the 110-metre hurdles with 12.95 seconds to become World Champion.
Facts & Trivia
Liu Ranked on the list of most popular Hurdler. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in China. Liu Xiang celebrates birthday on July 13 of every year.
Liu is known for his low-profile appearance, but he has become one of the most popular athletes in China. Liu Xiang was on Time magazine Asian edition’s cover of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games titled “Liu Xiang & 99 More Athletes to Watch.”
What happened to Liu Xiang?
In the 110-metre hurdles at the London Olympics in 2012, Liu pulled his Achilles tendon while taking off and attempting to clear the first hurdle, instead crashing straight into it.
What did Liu Xiang win for China?
Liu became a sporting idol at home after winning China’s first ever male track and field Olympic gold medal , but recurring injury meant he crashed out of two further Games.
What did Liu Xiang do ancient China?
Liu Xiang (77–6 BCE), born Liu Gengsheng and bearing the courtesy name Zizheng, was a Chinese astronomer, historian, poet, politician, librarian, and writer of the Western Han Dynasty. Among his polymathic scholarly specialties were history, literary bibliography, and astronomy.
How tall is Liu Xiang?
6′ 3″
What are hurdles?
Hurdles or hurdling is a track and field sport that involves running and jumping over obstacles at speed.