'Focus' key to Chinese Olympic gold haul

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Updated August 21, 2008 10:36:33

Despite the sensational exit of superstar hurdler Liu Xiang China is still looking unbeatable in the overall race for the biggest haul of Olympic gold.

So far the Chinese team has won 45 gold, putting it 19 ahead of the next placed USA. The country's sports people are facing unprecedented pressure to perform. But so far this only appears to be fuelling their winning streak.

Presenter: Charlotte Glennie
Speakers: Guo Jingjing, diver

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