Among the tournaments Lin Dan has won are the All-England Open(2004, 2006, and 2007) and the China Masters. He has helped China win three consecutive Thomas Cup (men’s world team) championships in 2004, 2006, and 2008. Lin also won the 2007 World Badminton Championships in men’s singles, defeating Sony Dwi Kuncoroo of Indonesia in the final to become only the 2nd player after Yang Yang to win the men’s singles championship back to back, after taking the gold medal in the 2006 World Badminton Championships.
He played for Chinese team in Sudirman Cup 2005 and 2007 as his team won.
Lin won his first ever Olympic singles gold medal on 17 August 2008 at the Beijing Summer Olympics after defeating Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia in straight sets 21-12, 21-8.
