Liu Xiang: Large Shoes, Big ….

Okay, after that ghost-assisted decision to make this blog about Olympians, here’s our first post on a certified Olympic star. Guys and gals (but especially gals), meet Liu Xiang.

We’re sure the Olympic enthusiasts among you already know who he is but for those of you who don’t, here are three things you should know about him.

First, Liu Xiang won the gold medal for the 110 meter hurdles during the 2004 Athens Olympics.

Second, Xiang has very big shoes. And you know what people say about men with large shoes, right? You don’t? Okay, here’s what they say: Men with large shoes have big FEET. [Click and drag to highlight hidden word.] Here’s Xiang and his indisputably large shoes.

Finally, the third thing you should know about Xiang is that he will show you a fantastic Air Liu if you go to the Beijing Olympics.

How do we know that? Because he says it so himself. Quote: “Thanks for everyone who always supports me. See you in 2008 Beijing Olympics and I’ll show you a fantastic Air Liu!”

No we didn’t make that up. He said it in his website. Air Liu? That’s the awesome. Air Jordan is so yesterday. Let’s all welcome and support the Air Liu.

Now, before we bid goodbye to Xiang for the time being, here’s a picture of him acting like my adorable kid nephew.

This photo should stop sports writers (Yes, I’m looking at you sports writers from the “West”) from describing Asian athletes as “inscrutable”.

Photo credit: Liu Xiang’s website.