Liu Xiang

Liu competing with himself in run up to Olympics

A foot injury thwarted Liu's Beijing Olympics hopes and kept him off the track until late 2009 but he is once again healthy and confident to overcome his 2008 disappointment.

Robles loses gold in high hurdles drama

Cuban Dayron Robles was stripped of his gold medal pending an inquiry after barging past China's Liu Xiang to win the 110 metres hurdles final at the World Championships on Monday.