Search results
Lin Dan (born 14 October 1983) 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.
Player Profile – BWF Fansite. LIVE: Super 100 BWF Test Tournament - 2024.
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.
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...
Nov 22, 2022 · On October 14, 1983, Lin Dan was born in Longyan, Fujian, China. He is a Chinese badminton player who is regarded as one of the sport’s all-time best singles players. Here are some details about Lin Dan’s life.
Jul 4, 2020 · Two-time Olympic champion Lin Dan, one of the all-time greats, announced his exit from the Chinese national team today, indicating his retirement from international 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.
Jul 4, 2020 · China's two-time Olympic champion Lin Dan, widely seen as one of badminton's greatest ever players, has retired. The 36-year-old won men's singles gold at Beijing 2008 and London...
