Lin Dan-Badminton's Superstar

Lin Dan

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Lin Dan is the ultimate superstar in the world of badminton. He has been smashing records ever since he broke onto the world stage in 2001. He has already had success most badminton player could only dream of by becoming the first and up till now only person to have won all major tournaments a badminton player could have won: Thomas Cup, World Championship, All England Championship, Asian Games, Asian Championship, Super Series Final, Surdiman Cup and the Olympics.

His attacking skills has been famed since his rise, armed with devastating smashing power and excellent techniques at the net, he has been able to put his opponents on the back foot and play his attacking badminton. Do not however be mistaken that Lin Dan is just attack with no defense. In fact, his defense is equally as impressive as his attack. His biggest weapon however is not his smashing power nor his excellent techniques, it is his ability to suddenly inject pace into his game. This sudden aggressiveness enables him to catch out opponents to win him important points, matches and titles. 

For me, his crowning achievement would be winning his first Olympic title in Beijing in front of his home crowd, demolishing Lee Chong Wei 21-12, 21-8. He dominated his opponent throughout the entire match with relentless attacking; Lee had no response to the ferocious attacking display and had to settle for second best.  

Lin Dan winning at the Bejing Olympics

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