Gao Ling

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Gao Ling's record of four Olympic medals stands alone in badminton history. She is the only player, male or female, to achieve that feat. Her back-to-back mixed doubles golds with Zhang Jun in 2000 and 2004 demonstrated sustained dominance in a fiercely competitive event. Winning two golds at a single Olympics in 2004 is a rare accomplishment that highlights her versatility across disciplines. She also captured multiple World Championship titles, solidifying her legacy as one of the greatest doubles players of her generation.

AwardsGao Ling won five Olympic medals: two golds in mixed doubles (2000, 2004) with Zhang Jun, one gold in women's doubles (2004) with Huang Sui, and bronzes in women's doubles (2000, 2008). She also claimed multiple BWF World Championship titles in doubles. Her four Olympic medals are the most by any badminton player in history.

Honours & Distinctions

Member of the Communist Party of China

Communist Party of China·Unknown

Gao Ling is a member of the party, reflecting her status in China's sporting establishment.

Rankings & Lists

#25

Historical Popularity Index among badminton players

Pantheon.world·2026

Records & Feats

Most Olympic medals in badminton (4)

Olympic Record·2008

Gao Ling won four Olympic medals across three Games, more than any other badminton player in history.

First player to win two gold medals at a single Olympic badminton tournament

Historic First·2004

In 2004, she won both mixed doubles and women's doubles golds in Athens.

Back-to-back Olympic mixed doubles titles

Career Milestone·2004

Won the mixed doubles gold with Zhang Jun in both 2000 and 2004.