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Article: Liu's leap into spotlight risks sporting career
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- China Daily
- Article date:
- September 15, 2004
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Chinese star hurdler Liu Xiang says he's in danger of losing his
winning momentum if the host of media events he's been drawn into
don't calm down so he can get back to training.
Athens gold medallist and co-holder of the 110-metre hurdles world
record, Liu has been deluged by invites to open this and appear at
that. He has also been asked to advertise products, act in films and
even record music.
He has been left with little time to see his family and less to go
training.
"At this rate, I won't be able to break any records or win any
races," Liu admitted recently.
Conscious of the danger, Liu is not in a position to avoid it. His
agenda is set by State Sport General Administration, other ...