This is the Chinese show once again in London as China's defending champion Lin Dan became the first badminton men's singles player to win the Olympic title twice as he overcame his great rival Lee Chong Wei 15-21, 21-10, 21-19 in a magnificent final Sunday.
In a performance that surely ends debate over whether he is the greatest player ever, the Chinese superstar dug deep in a compelling third game. The overjoyed Lin, 29, rushed around the arena for celebration, while his rival sat on the court sobbing.
It was China's fourth badminton gold medal, keeping alive its chances of becoming the first nation ever to win all five ahead of the men's doubles final later on Sunday. When Chong Wei’s final shot landed long, Lin sprinted around Wembley Arena until he was tackled by his coaches.
He didn’t rip off his shirt as he did in Beijing, but he threw it into the crowd and saluted them. The sweep was then finished off by the duo of Cai Yun and Fu Haifeng, giving China its first gold in men's doubles since it became in Olympic sport in 1992.
In a performance that surely ends debate over whether he is the greatest player ever, the Chinese superstar dug deep in a compelling third game. The overjoyed Lin, 29, rushed around the arena for celebration, while his rival sat on the court sobbing.
It was China's fourth badminton gold medal, keeping alive its chances of becoming the first nation ever to win all five ahead of the men's doubles final later on Sunday. When Chong Wei’s final shot landed long, Lin sprinted around Wembley Arena until he was tackled by his coaches.
He didn’t rip off his shirt as he did in Beijing, but he threw it into the crowd and saluted them. The sweep was then finished off by the duo of Cai Yun and Fu Haifeng, giving China its first gold in men's doubles since it became in Olympic sport in 1992.
