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Lin Dan (born 14 October 1983) [1] is a Chinese former professional badminton player. He is a two-time Olympic gold medallist, five-time World champion, two-time World Cup champion, two-time Asian games gold medalist, four-time Asian Champion, as well as a six-time All England champion.
The Longyan-born Chinese sportsman had completed the impossible sounding ’Super Grand Slam’ by the age of 28: winning all of the nine major badminton tournaments available – including the Olympic Games, World Championships, World Cup and other ‘majors’ of the sport.
Lin Dan, who called time on his two-decade career on Saturday, left five generations of Indian badminton stars awestruck. They recollect the attributes that made him the GOAT.
Lin Dan boasts an amazing record, winning a host of major titles more than two times over. His victories include winning two gold medals in a row at the Beijing and London Olympics, two consecutive gold medals at the Asian Games, as well as holding the title of world champion for three years in a row, with five world champion titles in total.
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Jul 4, 2020 · Lin Dan, five-time world champion and two-time Olympic gold medallist, announced his retirement on Saturday to bring down the curtains on the most decorated career in badminton...
Jul 4, 2020 · Lin Dan, arguably the greatest badminton player in history, announced retirement Saturday, citing “pain and injuries” in bowing out a year before the postponed Tokyo Olympics.
Nov 21, 2020 · Lin Dan is the only shuttler to have achieved the Super Grand Slam of badminton by the age of 28.
Jul 4, 2020 · Lin Dan, arguably the greatest badminton player of the 21st century, has announced his retirement from the sport. Lin, who won two Olympic golds and five World titles, dominated men's singles...
In his home nation for Beijing 2008, Dan became a national superstar. He got through to a final against his big rival Lee Chong Wei, from Malaysia, who he demolished 21-12, 21-8.
