The lane number 2 where Chinese star athlete Liu Xiang should have competed stays empty after Netherland's Marcel Van Der Westen (L) French Samuel Coco-Voilin and Mohammed Issa Al-Thawadi (R) crossed the line in the men's 110m hurdles qualifications at the "Bird's Nest" National Stadium during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games on August 18, 2008. The defending Olympic champion pulled out of the competition due to foot injuries. [Agencies]