Gao Ling facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gao Ling高崚 |
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| Personal information | |
| Nickname(s) | Laughing Auntie (大笑姑婆) |
| Born | 14 March 1979 Wuhan, Hubei, China |
| Height | 168 cm |
| Weight | 58 kg |
| Country | China |
| Handedness | Right |
| Women's & mixed doubles | |
| Highest Ranking | 1 |
Gao Ling (Chinese: 高崚; pinyin: Gāo Líng) is a famous former badminton player from China. She was born on March 14, 1979. Gao Ling is known for being one of the most successful doubles players in women's badminton history. She won many titles and medals during her amazing career.
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Gao Ling's Badminton Journey
Gao Ling was known for her steady play and quick moves on the court. She also had a friendly smile. She has won more Olympic badminton medals than any other player, with a total of four!
Olympic Success
Gao Ling won two gold medals at the Olympics in mixed doubles. She won her first gold in Sydney in 2000 with her partner Zhang Jun. They won again in Athens in 2004. These were tough matches, but they managed to win both times.
In women's doubles, Gao Ling also earned medals. She won a bronze medal in 2000 with Qin Yiyuan. Then, in 2004, she won a silver medal with her partner Huang Sui.
World Championship Wins
Gao Ling also had great success at the BWF World Championships. She won four gold medals there. Three of these were in women's doubles with Huang Sui in 2001, 2003, and 2006. She also won a gold medal in mixed doubles with Zhang Jun in 2001. Overall, she earned nine medals at the World Championships.
All-England Championships Dominance
Gao Ling and Huang Sui were incredibly strong in women's doubles. They won the famous All-England Championships six times in a row! This winning streak lasted from 2001 to 2006. It was finally broken in 2007.
Gao Ling also won five All-England mixed doubles titles. She won three with Zhang Jun (2001, 2003, and 2006). Later, she won two more with Zheng Bo (2007 and 2008).
Team Achievements
Gao Ling was an important part of the Chinese national team. She played for the Uber Cup team, which is a big international competition for women's teams. She helped her team win the Uber Cup many times since 2000. She also won gold medals with the Chinese team at the Sudirman Cup and Asian Games.
Later Career and Retirement
Gao Ling officially retired from the Chinese national badminton team on November 23, 2008. This was during the China Open event in Shanghai. However, she continued to play for a short time after that. In 2009, she partnered with Wei Yili. They reached the finals of the Thailand Open and won the Philippines Open that same year.
See also
In Spanish: Gao Ling para niños
