The John McEnroe of badminton

Lin Dan claimed his first gold medal with a 21-12, 21-8 win over Lee Chong Wei Despite being No. 1 seed, Lin flamed out in first round at Athens Olympics Since badminton was introduced to Games in '92, China has won 11 of 24 golds Lin Dan tosses his shoes into the stands after winning the gold medal in dominant fashion. BEIJING --There is an international truism when it comes to bad boys: Girls love them -- even the ones who play badminton. Around these parts, Lin Dan has been tagged as the Bad Boy of Badminton. He is a full-fledged Chinese sporting idol, a handsome and charismatic 24-year-old who has dominated his sport over the last four years, winning two world titles along with the hearts of young Chinese women across the nation. The shuttlecock king of Asia has drawn international attention, with some even projecting... [read full story]