Lin Dan
"Double Career Grand Slam · The Only "Super Dan""
Key Achievements
- 2x Olympic Singles Champion
- 5x World Championships Singles Winner
- 2x Career Grand Slam (Super Grand Slam)
- 20 World Titles
Quotes
"I want to make badminton an art."
"The existence of an opponent is to make you stronger."
Biography
Lin Dan dominated the world badminton world for more than ten years with his aggressive style, strong offensiveness, and excellent defensive counter-attack technology.
His "Lin-Lee War" with Lee Chong Wei is hailed as the greatest duel in badminton history. The two together pushed the competitive level of badminton to an unprecedented height.
At the Beijing and London Olympics, Lin Dan won the men's singles gold medal in two consecutive sessions, becoming the first male singles player in Olympic badminton history to successfully defend his title. His career is not only a stack of honors, but also a constant pursuit of the ultimate competitive state.
Timeline
All England First Title
Won the All England Open, officially starting the "Super Dan" era.
Beijing Gold
Won his first Olympic gold medal by defeating Lee Chong Wei in the final at home.
London Defense
Defeated Lee Chong Wei again in the final, becoming the first person to defend the title.
Official Retirement
Ended his 20-year national team career with 20 world titles.
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