Unbelievably, the much anticipated attempt by Chinese 110 meter hurdler Liu Xiang to repeat as a gold medal winner ended unexpectedly a short while ago because of a strained Achilles heel. Obviously, the Bird’s Nest is in shock. See the stories and photos here.

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