07.13.06
A Technical Description of Liu Xiang’s Excellence
From the IAAF: a fascinating interview with former 110-meter hurdles star Renaldo Nehemiah on the excellence of Liu Xiang’s racing technique. If you’re wondering what makes Liu so good, here it is. Seeing Liu race live at the 2004 Olympic Games solidified my view that he’s the most technically proficient hurdler out there. To paraphrase Nehemiah: it’s not all about speed. A great read for up-and-coming athletes and anyone else who hasn’t yet had their fill of Liu Xiang-related news in the past 36 hours…