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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.
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.
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 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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4 Jul 2024 · KUALA LUMPUR: China's badminton legend Lin Dan continues to uphold his reputation as the sport's greatest of all time, even after his retirement. Having retired exactly four years ago, the two-time Olympic champion's legacy endures as he gives back to the sport, with the Lin Dan Cup being one of his major contributions.
4 Jul 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.
