Peter Rasmussen

Peter Rasmussen, born on 2 August 1974, is a Danish badminton player and a former World Champion and European Champion. The high point of his career was winning the men's singles at the 1997 IBF World Championships in Glasgow, the first time since Flemming Delfs won the inaugural championships in 1977 that a Dane and a non-Asian player took the title. His three game victory over China's Sun Jun, who cramped up late in the match, is regarded as one of the best matches ever played. Nicknamed Den Hvide Kineser, or The White Chinaman, for his speedy footwork, powerful jump smashes and spiritual interests, he trained in acupuncture and studied the strategy of Miyamoto Musashi. He beat the 16 year old Lin Dan at the 1999 China Open in their only meeting. A foot injury in the 2004 U.S. Open final ended his career, and he announced his retirement in February 2005.