A very interesting novel: Kinshū, by Teru Miyamoto. The Japanese title is 錦繡, which apparently can mean brocade, autumn colours, fancy poetry and a whole lot of other things. I was investigating the meaning of the characters and came across an interesting report at http://www.aladding.com, which poses the question: "Comprehensively reconsiders the track and field world brocade match: How does not have Liu to fly in circles we can?".

The "moneyquote":

Therefore trades the angle says, Liu flies in circles this time unfavorable situation by no means misdemeanor, just like field tube center Director Luo ultra resolute says, "the world brocade match silver medal may let the people objectively know Liu Xiang. He is not the god, is not as soon as gets rid of can take the champion, but the public put gentle the heart, Liu flew in circles faced with the pressure and the disturbance could few, favor prepares for war the Beijing Olympic Games."

I have to agree.