Lin Dan - Player Biography
Lin Da
n earned his reputation as being one of the most dominate players in men's badminton singles by winning 9 top titles between 2002-2004. In the 2008 Beijing Olympics he won gold, and the gold at the 2006 and 2007 World Championships. He is a left-handed player who can cover the court quickly, and his peak physical condition allows him to deliver smashes from almost impossible angles. He recently won the All-England Super Series, and was runner-up at the Swiss Open to Lei Chong Wei. 2009 Indonesian Open quarter-finalist. 2009 World Champion. China Masters Super Series champion.
Nickname Super Dan
Date of birth October 14, 1983 (age 25)
Place of birth Longyan, Fujian province
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight 72 kg (160 lb)