Liu Xiang of China equalled Colin Jackson’s 11-year-old world record by clocking 12.91 seconds to power to Olympic gold in the 110metres hurdles.

FANI Halkia of Greece pulled off a stunning upset to win the Olympic Games women’s 400 metres hurdles gold medal in the Olympic Stadium last night.

Sprint hurdler Colin Jackson is not winding down now he has announced his decision to retire.

Allen Johnson powered his way to a third world title beating Olympic champion Anier Garcia in the men's 110m hurdles final.