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Lin Dan
Winning two Olympic badminton singles titles and five world championships.
Beijing gold · London gold
- Born
- 14 October 1983
- Birthplace
- Longyan, China
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Lin Dan
Lin Dan is a Chinese former badminton player known for explosive movement, tactical range and major-tournament success.
Early life
Early training
Began badminton as a child in Fujian.
Development
Progressed through military and national training systems.
Career
- Early 2000s
International ascent
Entered elite competition and reached world number one.
- 2006–2013
Championship peak
Won five world titles and consecutive Olympic golds.
- 2020
Retirement
Ended his national-team playing career.
Achievements
Beijing gold
Won the Olympic singles title on home soil.
London gold
Defended the title against Lee Chong Wei.
Five world titles
Built an exceptional championship record.
Beyond badminton
Rivalry
His contests with Lee Chong Wei became a defining badminton rivalry.
Family
Married fellow badminton champion Xie Xingfang.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Idontknowwhatisit. CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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