BEIJING 2008

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Veteran hurdler Johnson to race returning Liu

Reuters - September 15, 2009

BEIJING, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Former Olympic and world champion Allen Johnson will face Liu Xiang when the high-profile Chinese athlete makes his long-awaited return to action at this weekend's Shanghai Golden Grand Prix, organisers said on Tuesday.

The 38-year-old American dominated the 110m hurdles in the late 1990s and early part of this century, although his best performance this year is...Read more

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Olympic pole vault champion Steve Hooker is battling a thigh injury ahead of the world titles. AAP
Usain Bolt (L) and Tyson Gay are set to go head-to-head in the 100m at the world titles in Berlin. AAP
Hip surgery means triathlete Emma Snowsill must reset her goals for next month's series decider. AAP
In France, the Olympic pole vault champion Steve Hooker has lost for the first time in a year. AAP
Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt won the 200-metre national title at the Jamaican Championships. AAP
Olympic silver medallist Sally McLellan is eager to battle other members in the 100m hurdling elite. AAP
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BEIJING 2008 MEDAL TALLY

Position

Country

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Total
1 China 51 21 28 100
2 United States 36 38 36 110
3 Russia 23 21 28 72
4 Britain 19 13 15 47
6 Australia 14 15 17 46
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