Chen Long

Chen Long
谌龙
Chen at the 2017 World Championships
Personal information
NicknameThe Great Wall of China
Born (1989-01-18) 18 January 1989
Shashi, Jingzhou, China
Years active2007–2021
Height1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
Spouse
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(m. 2017)​
Sport
CountryChina
SportBadminton
HandednessRight
Men's singles
Career record446 wins, 115 losses
Highest ranking1 (25 December 2014)
BWF profile
Medal record
Men's badminton
Representing  China
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place2016 Rio de JaneiroMen's singles
Silver medal – second place2020 TokyoMen's singles
Bronze medal – third place2012 LondonMen's singles
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2014 CopenhagenMen's singles
Gold medal – first place2015 JakartaMen's singles
Bronze medal – third place2017 GlasgowMen's singles
Bronze medal – third place2018 NanjingMen's singles
Sudirman Cup
Gold medal – first place2011 QingdaoMixed team
Gold medal – first place2013 Kuala LumpurMixed team
Gold medal – first place2015 DongguanMixed team
Gold medal – first place2019 NanningMixed team
Silver medal – second place2017 Gold CoastMixed team
Thomas Cup
Gold medal – first place2010 Kuala LumpurMen's team
Gold medal – first place2012 WuhanMen's team
Gold medal – first place2018 BangkokMen's team
Bronze medal – third place2014 New DelhiMen's team
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place2010 GuangzhouMen's team
Gold medal – first place2018 Jakarta–PalembangMen's team
Silver medal – second place2014 IncheonMen's singles
Silver medal – second place2014 IncheonMen's team
Asian Championships
Gold medal – first place2017 WuhanMen's singles
Silver medal – second place2009 SuwonMen's singles
Silver medal – second place2013 TaipeiMen's singles
Silver medal – second place2016 WuhanMen's singles
Silver medal – second place2018 WuhanMen's singles
Bronze medal – third place2011 ChengduMen's singles
Bronze medal – third place2012 QingdaoMen's singles
Bronze medal – third place2015 WuhanMen's singles
East Asian Games
Gold medal – first place2009 Hong KongMen's team
Gold medal – first place2013 TianjinMen's team
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place2007 Waitakere CityBoys' singles
Gold medal – first place2007 Waitakere CityMixed team
Asian Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place2007 Kuala LumpurBoys' singles
Silver medal – second place2007 Kuala LumpurMixed team

Chen Long (Chinese: 谌龙; pinyin: Chén Lóng; Mandarin pronunciation: [ʈʂʰə̂n lʊ̌ŋ]; born 18 January 1989), is a Chinese former professional badminton player now coach. 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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