China's former Olympic hurdling champion Liu Xiang (R) and Beijing Olympic hurdling champion Dayron Robles (C) from Cuba talk to the host after receiving the Performance of the Year Trophy for 2006 and Performance of the Year for 2008 respectively during the IAAF World Athletic Gala in Monte Carlo November 23, 2008. Liu Xiang received the award on Sunday as he was not able to attend the World Athletic Gala in 2006. [sina.com]