Liu Xiang, the 110-meter hurdles world record holder has said he
hopes to break his own record at the upcoming world championships
in Japan or the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
He made the comments on Wednesday at a promotion for his
sponsor, Amway, in Beijing.
Liu Xiang said he thinks he can run faster than 12.88 seconds,
and added he was not sure if the record-breaking time will be at
this year's 11th IAAF world championships in Osaka, or next
year.
But he added top runners all have the potential to run under 13
seconds, and the results are all based on their performance at the
venue.
Regarding the Olympics, Liu said he hadn't prepared too much or
set any goals. But he felt no pressure to contest the Beijing games
as he already won gold at the Athens Olympics in 2004.
Liu said his achievements were all thanks to his efforts, spirit
and faith to win.
(Xinhua News Agency, CRI June 21, 2007)