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Top 8 Fascinating Facts about Lin Dan

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Lin Dan is a well-known figure in the world of badminton. He has already done a great deal at the age of 35. This is his account. Lin Dan was born in Longyan, Fujian, China, on October 14, 1981.

His parents had wished for him to learn how to play the piano. He did try for a while. He began taking classes but barely completed a handful before abandoning them. He simply lacked the enthusiasm for it that his parents desired. He began to pursue his interest in badminton after leaving school. When he was five years old, he began his training.

1.  His wife had at first rejected his proposal

Lin Dan was dating Xie Xingfang, a world champion badminton player as well. When he originally asked her to marry him, she first declined. She didn’t like the fact that their relationship was public.

She was determined to keep her romance a secret. But she eventually accepted his proposal, and they were officially engaged on December 13, 2010. On September 23, 2012, they were married. Beijing University of Technology hosted the ceremony.

2. He cheated on his wife while she was pregnant 

His wife gave birth to their first child on November 5, 2016. He acknowledged having an affair while his wife was pregnant on the 17th of the same month. Zhao Yaqi, an actress and model, is said to be the woman in question.

3. He joined the libertarian army when he was 12

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Lin Dan was taken under the wing of the people’s libertarian army’s sports team when he was 12 years old. When he won the national junior championship, he did this. He began playing for China’s national badminton team when he was 18 years old.

Lin Dan won both the team and the boy’s singles events at the Asian Junior Championships in 2000. He also competed in the world junior championships in 2000, where he was a member of the winning team.

4. He played as a member of China’s 2002 Thomas cup squad

In order to advance to the semifinals, he assisted in the defeats of Sweden, Denmark, and Korea. However, he was unable to participate in the semifinal match. His squad eventually lost as a result of this. In 2005, Lin Dan won the German and Hong Kong Opens, as well as the Japan Open, China Masters, and the World Cup.

5. He was even named MVP during the 2010 games in Guangzhou, China

In 2010, Lin became the first Asian player to win all of the major trophies available to Asians in badminton, both individually and as a member of national teams. Following that, he began to have trouble as a result of a waist injury. Despite these issues, he continued to perform admirably.

6. During the 2008 Olympics, Lin Dan won the gold medal in the men’s singles

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He gave it his all to win the championship. Then came the 2012 Olympic Games. He worked hard once again, and it paid off. In the men’s singles, he won gold once more. He is the first individual to win the gold medal two years in a row. He is a five-time world champion as well as a two-time Olympic champion.

7. He got a master’s degree

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On October 17, 2012, he became the first Chinese badminton player to accept a master’s degree from Huaqiao University. Then, following the 2012 Olympics, he wrote his autobiography, Until the End of the World.

8. He was only able to make an appearance at the Badminton Asia once

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Lin Dan was only able to compete in the Badminton Asia Championships once in 2013. However, he was forced to quit after reaching the third round owing to health difficulties. He wasn’t able to participate in all of the games.

Lin Dan is said to be the second richest badminton player of all time, with lifetime earnings of $32.5 million.

Opponent Peter Gade gave him the nickname “Super Dan” at one point. Lin has five tattoos honouring his family, badminton accomplishments, and favourite anime. Over the years, his tattoos have been a matter of debate.