Day 10: China loses main chance for track glory

His painful departure in front of shocked fans at the Bird`s Nest Stadium took the gloss off an otherwise magnificent Games for China, who lead with 35 golds on Day Ten and look untouchable even by perennial medal-league winners the United States.

Image: China`s Xiang Liu grimaces in pain before the start of the first round heat of the men`s 110m hurdles.

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