After a disastrous Beijing games at home, Liu Xiang, known as "the Fly Man" here in China, is getting ready to get back in the Olympic blocks, but this time, at full health and in top form.

Liu Xiang and his coach Sun Haiping left for London earlier on Wednesday, heading out from their home base in Shanghai. Liu will get a chance to test out the track at the new Olympic Stadium ahead of the London Games as he will take part in Friday's stop of the IAAF Diamond League.

Liu Xiang is getting ready to get back in the Olympic blocks, but this time, at full health and in top form. [Xinhua]

Liu has been running very well this year and leads the 110m hurdles standings for the Diamond League and will look to get one last solid race in ahead of the Olympics. This will more than likely be the final Games for the Chinese sporting hero, but Liu, is downplaying any pressure he may be feeling.

Liu Xiang, 110m hurdler, said, "The most important thing is that I adjust myself, and show my best form in the competition. So I’ll take things easy and relaxed, and just get ready. I don't have any other thoughts, except for a happy mind. I hope people around me are also happy. As for the competition, I’ll try my best, but won't put too much hope on the final result."

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