ATHENS, Aug. 27 (Xinhuanet) -- China's Liu Xiang became the first Asian in history to win the men's 110m hurdles at the Olympic Games here on Friday.

   Liu, 21, last year's bronze medalist at world indoor and outdoor championships, clocked a world record-equaling time of 12.91 seconds for the gold.

   Terrence Trammell of the United States, silver medalist at both the Sydney Olympics and last year's world championships, won the silver in 13.18.

    Defending champion Anier Garcia of Cuba took the bronze in 13.20.  Enditem