2004 Athens Olympics – Ryu Seung Min
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One of the most explosive attacking players of all time, Ryu Seung Min’s gold medal at the Olympics was a slight surprise as he claimed the top prize over the fancied Chinese duo of Wang Liqin and Wang Hao.
Another player who excelled with the pen-hold style of play, Ryu Seung Min became the second South Korean to claim the gold medal when he overcame Wang Hao in a keenly contested final.
The South Korean’s brilliant forehand topspins caught Wang Hao off guard in the finals and his attacking display is still remembered fondly by fans all over the world. Ryu Seung Min’s style of play meant he did not use the backhand at all, choosing not to even have a backhand rubber.
A player who attacked at every opportunity, Ryu Seung Min’s victory is the last time a player broke the Chinese domination in the Olympics.
This brilliant video below shows the legendary Korean reminiscing about his Olympics final match against Wang Hao:
