Unlucky Lane 2

Liu Xiang, another medal hopeful and probably record breaker, did not start the 110m hurdle heats. On the screen, he looked like he got a hamstring pull but how it turn out to be Achilles tendon injury, that, I am not sure. Like many of his fans, I was shocked when he could not start the heats. I am not fan of his, but seeing him limp off like that in front of millions of viewers and spectators, it is definitely, what can I say, purely shocked!!!

Trummel (hope the spelling is correct) from USA, started at Lane 2 and then he had hamstring pull just after he passed the first hurdle. Next, came Liu Xiang starting at Lane 2, the unlucky lane 2. Liu Xiang was injured and then "DNS", meaning, DID NOT START.

Fans were hurt, disappointed, angry, sad. They left the stadium even though there were more heats and events to go.

While reading today's English and Chinese papers, I was appalled at some of the fans' response. The comments were harsh. I have read many fans' response following various EPL matches but none were that bad. I mean, the EPL fans' comments may contain some not-so-nice words, but Liu Xiang's fans comments via either through news or forum, were just, terrible. You have to read today's LianHe Zaobao.

Whatever it is, the next highlight will be on the fastest man on Earth - Bolt! After an unhappy but eventful Monday, it is back to seeing more records being broken!!! Look out for Bolt and his delightful winning style!!!