Wang Nan is a Chinese table tennis player from Liaoning, born on 23 October 1978 in Fushun. She is left-handed and began playing table tennis when she was seven years old. She was ranked world number one on the ITTF ranking system from January 1999 to November 2002, and she became the leader of the Chinese women's team after the retirement of Deng Yaping. Her game is known for her changes in the placement of the ball during rallies, for her loop drive and for her speed. She is counted among the most successful women in the sport, having won the gold medal in each of the Table Tennis World Cup, the Table Tennis World Championships and the Olympic Games.
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