Lin Dan
Chinese badminton player
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Lin Dan was born on October 14, 1983, in Longyan.[1][2][3][4] He has citizenship of the People's Republic of China.[2][5][4] His native language is Chinese.
Key Facts
- Spouse: Xie Xingfang[6]
- Country of citizenship: People's Republic of China[7]
- Native language: Chinese[8]
- Educated at: Huaqiao University[9]
- Award received: Olympic gold medal[10], world champion[11], Badminton Hall of Fame[12], national champion[13], Asian champion[14], Asian Games champion[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Lin Dan[17]
- Handedness: left-handedness[18]
- Sport: badminton[19]
- Family name: Lin[20]
- Given name: Dan[21]
- Playing hand: left-handedness[22]
- Participant in: badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics – men's singles[23], badminton at the 2002 Asian Games – men's team[24], badminton at the 2010 Asian Games – men's singles[25], badminton at the 2014 Asian Games – men's singles[26], badminton at the 2016 Summer Olympics – men's singles[27], badminton at the 2008 Summer Olympics – men's singles[28], badminton at the 2012 Summer Olympics – men's singles[29], 2002 All England Badminton Championships – men's singles[30], 2004 All England Badminton Championships – men's singles[31], 2005 All England Badminton Championships – men's singles[32], 2006 All England Badminton Championships – men's singles[33], 2007 All England Badminton Championships – men's singles[34], 2008 All England Badminton Championships – men's singles[35], 2009 All England Badminton Championships – men's singles[36]
Why It Matters
Lin Dan has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Lin Dan born?
Lin Dan's place of birth was Longyan[2].
Who was Lin Dan married to?
Lin Dan's spouses include Xie Xingfang[6].
What did Lin Dan do for work?
Lin Dan worked as a badminton player[3] and Olympic competitor[4].
Where did Lin Dan go to school?
Lin Dan was educated at Huaqiao University[9].
What awards did Lin Dan receive?
Honors received include Olympic gold medal[10], world champion[11], Badminton Hall of Fame[12], and national champion[13].