Gao Ling

Gao Ling is a Chinese former badminton player, born on 14 March 1979, who is one of the most successful doubles players in the history of women's badminton. Her four Olympic badminton medals are the most of any player: she and Zhang Jun won consecutive mixed doubles gold medals at the 2000 and 2004 Olympics, and she added a bronze in 2000 with Qin Yiyuan and a silver in 2004 with Huang Sui. She won four World Championships golds out of nine medals, and with Huang Sui she took a record six consecutive women's doubles titles at the All-England Championships from 2001 to 2006. Noted for her consistency, anticipation and forecourt play, she was a member of the Chinese Uber Cup team from 2000.