2008 Beijing Olympics – Ma Lin
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One of the most consistent players of all time, Ma Lin winning the gold medal in 2008 came as little surprise to fans all the world as the Chinese paddler was the form player in 2008. With the Olympics held in China, there was a huge frenzy in Beijing with China expected to dominate completely in table tennis.
The host nation did not disappoint as they took home all the 3 medals on offer in the Men’s singles with Ma Lin claiming gold, Wang Hao claiming silver and Wang Liqin claiming bronze.
Ma Lin’s dedication to training was a stuff of legend with many people claiming that he wore down the soles of the shoe in just three hours. Known for his powerful third ball attack and effective counter top-spins, Ma Lin was nearly unbeatable at the peak of his powers.
The Chinese paddler has an incredible 88.7% winning rate against all opponents in his historic career. The below video contains the full highlights of the amazing 2008 Olympics final.
