London 2012 - Lin Dan of China on his way to victory in the men's singles badminton semifinal against Hyun Il Lee of Korea at Wembley Arena.

Lin Dan of China makes Olympic history, becoming the first reigning world champion to be crowned Olympic champion in the men's singles. Lin Dan claims the gold medal after defeating Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia 21-12, 21-9. Lee Chong Wei settles for silver, earning his first Olympic medal. The bronze medal is received by Chinese Chen in an earlier match. Badminton Singles Men's Final - Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics - Lin Dan (CHN), Lee Chong Wei (MAS), Chen Jin (CHN)

Lee Hyunil of South Korea triumphs over Chinese Bao Chunlai to secure a place in the singles semifinal. Lee Hyunil takes the quarterfinal match, winning 23-21, 21-11. In the second quarterfinal, the reigning world champion Lin Dan triumphs over Peter Hoeeg Gade of Denmark. Lin Dan dominates the match, winning 21-13, 21-16 to keep his hopes of gold alive. Badminton Singles Men's Quarterfinal - Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics

Chong Wei Lee faces Lee Hyunil and wins the match 2-1. Lee Hyunil claims game number two 21-13, but Chong Wei Lee takes the first game 21-18 and game number three 21-13, securing a place in the gold medal match. Reigning world champion Lin Dan of China triumphs over his countryman Chen Jin, taking game numer one 21-12 and the second game 21-18. Chong Wei Lee and Lin Dan will remain on the collision course in men's badminton. Badminton Singles Men's Semifinal - Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics

Nanjing 2014 - Chinese athlete Lin Dan marches to the stadium, holding the torch.

Nanjing 2014 - Chinese athlete Lin Dan marches to the stadium, holding the torch. He passes torch to a female Chinese short track speed skater Zhou Yang.

Nanjing 2014 - Chinese athlete Lin Dan marches to the stadium, holding the torch. He passes torch to a female Chinese short track speed skater Zhou Yang.