Liu Xiang Quotes & Sayings

“Challenges are meant to be met and overcome.”

“When I was younger, I used to be a high jumper before I switched to hurdles.”

“Collin Jackson was a little before my time and he was a really good athlete. I've raced with him, but he's now retired. He's a really good role model and someone that I've learnt a lot from.”

“Things are better now that the attention has subsided a bit, and I'm happier. Now I can concentrate on what I'm supposed to do, that is, training and running. Despite everything that's happened, I feel like I'm still the same person.”

“What I want is that I can match my performances during training so I can be satisfied with myself.”

“Of course, rivals do affect athletes mentally, but if you are competing with top-notch athletes, you will push each other, you will encourage each other.”