LONDON (Reuters) - China's Liu Xiang left the Olympic stadium in a wheelchair on Tuesday after hitting the first barrier in a 110 metre hurdles heat while Jamaican Usain Bolt breezed through an "easy" 200 qualifier in his favourite event.
The contrasting fates of two of the world's most famous athletes made for a striking opening to the 11th full day of competition in London, where Britain celebrated more golds to make it the hosts' most successful Olympics in 104 years.
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