Lee Chong Wei
Badminton player and Olympic medalist
Born
October 21st, 1982
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Malaysia
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Born in Malaysia, this badminton player excelled in the sport from the early 2000s and quickly rose to prominence. Achieved the world number one ranking for a record 349 weeks. Competed in three consecutive Olympic Games, securing a silver medal in men's singles at both the 2008 Beijing and 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. Contributed significantly to Malaysia's success in badminton, earning numerous titles and accolades throughout a distinguished career before retiring in 2019.
Achieved world number one ranking for 349 weeks
Won silver medal at 2008 and 2016 Olympics
Claimed multiple All England Open Badminton Championships
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