
Liu Xiang (C) of China competes during the 110 metres hurdles at the 2011 Diamond League Shanghai on May 15, 2011. Liu claimed the champion with 13.07 seconds. (Xinhua/Fan Jun)
SHANGHAI, May 15 (Xinhua) -- China's star hurdler Liu Xiang claimed 110-meter title in the Shanghai Diamond League here on Sunday.
The 27-year-old clocked a world leading time of 13.07 seconds, 0.11 ahead of David Oliver of the United States.
Aries Merritt, also from the United States, pocketed the bronze in 13.24.

Liu Xiang (L) of China competes during the 110 metres hurdles at the 2011 Diamond League Shanghai on May 15, 2011. Liu claimed the champion with 13.07 seconds. (Xinhua/Fan Jun)

Liu Xiang of China celebrates for victory after the 110 metres hurdles at the 2011 Diamond League Shanghai on May 15, 2011. Liu claimed the champion with 13.07 seconds. (Xinhua/Fan Jun)

Liu Xiang of China reacts during the awarding ceremony of the 110 metres hurdles at the 2011 Diamond League Shanghai on May 15, 2011. Liu claimed the champion with 13.07 seconds. (Xinhua/Fan Jun)