Lin Dan

Badminton Player

Birthday October 14, 1983

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Longyan, China

Age 40 years old

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About

Regarded as one of the world's greatest badminton players of all time, he won the gold in men's singles at the 2008 and 2012 Olympic games. He was sponsored by the sports and ourdoor company, Yonex Badminton in 2022. 

Before Fame

His parents encouraged him to practice piano, but he took up badminton instead. He started training at the age of five.

Trivia

He also became a five-time World Champion and six-time All England Champion. He released a graphic novel titled, "Super Dan Origin" in 2022.

Family Life

He married Xie Xingfang, also a world champion badminton player, in 2012.

Associated With

He won a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics, as did American gymnast Gabby Douglas