TOKYO-China's star hurdler (跨栏选手) Liu Xiang took the opening win in his outdoor season, storming to top podium (领奖台) in the men's 110-meter hurdles event at the IAAF Golden Grand Prix in Kawasaki, Japan on Sunday, May 6, 2012.
With the absence of big names including Cuba's world record holder Dayron Robles as well as America's David Oliver, Aries Merritt and Ryan Wilson, the 28-year-old Liu became the hottest favorite in Kawasaki.And Liu Xiang also proved his strength in the race, claiming the convincing victory in 13.09 seconds as he led from the start on a wet track.
Omo Osaghae of United States finished second in 13.33 while his countryman Ronald Brookins took the third position in 13.69.
Liu's winning mark is the second fastest time this season.America's Aries Merrittjust set his personal best and the season fastest time of 13.03 seconds two days ago in Fayetteville, USA.
After withdrawing from the Beijing Olympic Games due to a heel injury, Liu is keen to restore his glory in London this summer.It was the first outdoor race for the Athens Olympic champion who has adopted the strategy of seven steps to the first hurdle.
Liu will next return to his home town Shanghai and compete in the Samsung Diamond League Shanghai leg on May 19 as part of his buildup for the London Olympic Games.
(1)
As mentioned in the passage, ________ took part in the men's 110-meter hurdles event at the IAAF Golden Grand Prix in Kawasaki.
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A.
Liu Xiang, Dayron Robles, Aries Merritt
B.
Liu Xiang, Omo Osaghae, Ronald Brookins
C.
Aries Merritt, Omo Osaghae, Ronald Brookins
D.
David Oliver, Dayron Robles, Ryan Wilson
(2)
What can we INFER from the passage?
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A.
Liu Xiang won the race with the second fastest time in this season.
B.
The top three athletes in this race are from different countries.
C.
Liu Xiang used to adopt the strategy of seven steps to the first hurdle in the outdoor race.
D.
The weather in Kawasaki before the race was rainy.
(3)
You would most likely find the article in ________.,