Chen Long
Chinese badminton player (born 1989)
Biography
Chen Long (Chinese: 谌龙; pinyin: Chén Lóng; Mandarin pronunciation: [ʈʂʰə̂n lʊ̌ŋ]; born 18 January 1989), is a Chinese professional badminton coach and former player. He is the 2016 Olympic champion, two-time World champion, and an Asian champion.
Chen was a former World number 1, occupying the top men's singles ranking for 76 consecutive weeks from December 2014 to June 2016. He started his achievements in the international stage by winning the boys' singles title in the Asian and World Junior Championships in 2007, and then won his first professional tournament in the Philippines Open in 2009.
Nicknamed "The Great Wall of China" by fans, he is known for his endurance, ability to dictate the tempo of rallies, and defensive style of play. He is widely regarded as one of the leading figures in men's singles badminton.
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Family
- Spouse(s)
- Wang Shixian
Awards & honours (8)
- Olympic gold medal
- Olympic silver medal
- Olympic bronze medal
- world champion
- Asian champion
- Asian Games champion
- East Asian Games champion
- Badminton Hall of Fame
Quick answers about Chen Long
- How old is Chen Long?
- Chen Long is 37 years old (born January 18, 1989).
- When is Chen Long's birthday?
- Chen Long was born on January 18, 1989.
- Where was Chen Long born?
- Chen Long was born in Shashi District.
- What is Chen Long's zodiac sign?
- Chen Long's zodiac sign is Capricorn.
- How tall is Chen Long?
- Chen Long is 1.87 m (6′2″) tall.
- What is Chen Long's nationality?
- Chen Long is a citizen of People's Republic of China.
- What does Chen Long do?
- Chen Long is known as badminton player, Olympic competitor.
- Who has Chen Long been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Chen Long's spouse is or was Wang Shixian.
