It's our first episode of the month and on our today's select edition of the podcast, we will look back at the episode 358 featuring legendary Chinese Hurdler - Liu Xang.

Liu Xiang is a legendary Chinese hurdler who made history as one of the greatest athletes in track and field. He became the first Chinese male to win an Olympic gold medal in athletics when he triumphed in the 110-meter hurdles at the 2004 Athens Olympics, tying the world record of 12.91 seconds. In 2006, Liu broke the world record with a time of 12.88 seconds and solidified his dominance by winning gold at the 2007 World Championships. 

Despite his career being cut short by injuries, including a heartbreaking withdrawal from the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Liu remains an icon of perseverance and achievement. His story inspires athletes and fans worldwide, proving the power of determination & resilience. 

Here are three takeaways from this episode that can be helpful:
1. Work hard in silence
2. Pressure is a huge part of sport.
3. Never stop learning.

There's so much more to uncover in this episode, so be sure to listen.

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