Liu Xiang Wins Historic 110m Hurdles Gold - Athens 2004 Olympics

Full highlights from Liu Xiang's historic victory in the Men's 110m Hurdles at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games. Xiang became the first Chinese man to win an Olympic Gold medal in athletics and his time of 12.91 seconds also equaled the 11-year-old world record.
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[MagnumBob]

Looks like Xiang was the only runner who did not knock down any hurdles. Tremendous discipline and muscle memory.

[jonheezay]

one of the greatest moments in olympics history

[zupklvh]

There's a guy who went out there and wore his countries colours with pride and brought honour upon himself and his country . One of the greatest athletes in history this guy deserves so much respect

[saravananr]

my favorite athlete. love you champ. love from India.

[piuslaw]

20 years later, Liu Xiang's olympic record still stands. No one ever came close to his record after him.

[gabriel.hongkong]

His reaction as he crosses the finish line is iconic

[ZhangtheGreat]

I remember watching this live and thinking during the twelve seconds..."Can he really do it? Am I really witnessing history here?" Then he crossed the finish line first; I was more excited for him than stunned. What a run!

[mingzhu]

It brought me to tears when I came across the moment again in 2021. Such a great athlete!

[thrillamf]

He should have won more major titles, he was unlucky with injuries and getting hit by his rivals!

[mromneyobama]

what makes this even more remarkable is zero hurdle fell on his lane; where others toward their last hurdles are lowering on hurdle to catch up and hence basically dragging the hurdles, he was still hurdling high.

[ajonelag]

As an asian myself, Liu Xiang was my inspiration for track hurdling, and still is. I look up to him greatly, and his falls and injuries are just a reminder of how important it is for athletes to stay safe.

[musicluva]

Watching this now, I can't help bursting out my tears. Liu Xiang, you are always the champion in my heart.

[contrabasstrombonist]

Oh my gosh, having form like that at 6’2” is unbelievable, what a skilled athlete

[michaeltimmermans]

This guy is incredible, he didn't even knock down a single hurdle!

[AymanB]

Celebration ruined by bad organization ... You don't run the 110m hurdles final without the track being completely available for a parade celebration... A javelin thrower right in the way.

[ickkyball]

he never missed  HURDLE, , THIS WAS THE FASTEST ASIAN MAN I HAVE EVER SEEN, , AND TIED THE WORLD RECORD, , , AMAZING.

[matthewchien]

pround to be Chinese!!! He is hero for Chinese, for Asian!

[ederrick]

I watched this live and was totally blown away with this athlete magnificent performance.. he made it look easy..

[OPTIONALWATCH]

I was very happy when Liu Xiang won in 2004!

[taozhang]

"Hero" is not enough to convey your contribution. You are the greatest Chinese Athlete of all time. Thank you forever!