(Photo: sina.com.cn)

World champion hurdler Liu Xiang finished with a mediocre 13"20, but that was enough to bring him atop the highest podium for the 110m hurdle race in Taegu, South Korea, on Wednesday.

Liu was the only athlete able to complete the course within 13 seconds in the final, which also featured American Ryan Wilson who ran a personal best record of 13"02 this season.

Liu coasted to an early lead after running off the start line and widened the gap when passing the third fence. However Liu obviously looked tired before wrapping up the final victory.

Liu's teammate Shi Dongpeng came second with 13"28.

(Photo: sina.com.cn)

(CRI October 4, 2007)