What Will Happen If Liu Xiang Does Not Win The Gold Medal? – China Sports

www.chinasmack.com — Liu Xiang, China's star track and field athlete, faces increasing pressure to win a gold medal at the 2008 Olympics. If he fails, will China still love him?

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