Zhang Ning

Zhang Ning has won six of the last twelve tournaments in which she participated and a leading contender for a medal at the Summer Games.

Born: May 19, 1975
Country: China
Height: 175 cm
Events: Badminton

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Records:
2003 World Championship: Winner
2003 Singapore Open: Winner
2003 German Open: Winner
2003 Hong Kong Open: Winner
2004 Korea Open: Winner
2004 Malaysia Open: Winner

Zhang is one of the older members of the Chinese badminton team and her excellent form prior to the Games makes her the frontrunner for the gold medal at Athens. She is the world champion and the current World number two.

Zhang has won six of the last twelve tournaments in which she participated.

Her run in the Olympics could be challenged by fellow Chinese colleagues, since Gong Ruina, Zhang Ning and Zhou are 1-2-3, respectively, in the world rankings.