Carolina Marín
Awards & Honours
6
Awards Won
2
Honours
1
Rankings
4
Records
Carolina Marín's achievements are extraordinary in the world of badminton. She is the only non-Asian player to win Olympic gold in women's singles, a feat that broke Asia's dominance. Her three World Championship titles made her the first woman to achieve that in singles. Her eight consecutive European Championships are a record, and her 66 weeks at World No. 1 stand as a testament to her consistency. These accomplishments have cemented her as one of the sport's all-time greats.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Princess of Asturias Award for Sports
Spain's highest sporting honour, recognizing her impact beyond badminton.
Iberdrola Ambassador
Serves on the jury of honour for the Iberdrola Supera Awards, which recognize women in sport.
Rankings & Lists
World No. 1 Ranking
Records & Feats
First non-Asian player to win Olympic gold in women's singles badminton
Won the 2016 Rio Olympics, breaking Asia's dominance in the event.
First woman to win three World Championships in women's singles
Won world titles in 2014, 2015, and 2018.
Most consecutive European Championships (8)
Won every European title from 2014 to 2024.
Longest World No. 1 streak for a European woman (66 weeks)
Held the top ranking for 66 consecutive weeks.