The Dragon — the consensus pick as the greatest table tennis player in history, with three Olympic gold medals and five World Championship titles.
The Dragon — the consensus pick as the greatest table tennis player in history, with three Olympic gold medals and five World Championship titles. Table tennis rewards lightning reflexes, precise technical execution and the tactical adaptability to outmanoeuvre elite opponents at speed. Career highlights included Olympic Gold 3x (2016 2020), World Champion 5x, Super Grand Slam twice (only player). Ma embodied the kind of complete athlete that table tennis produces only rarely — technically accomplished, physically prepared and mentally equipped for the full demands of elite competition. Ma's career stands as a testament to the dedication and competitive focus that sustained excellence in table tennis demands across many years at the top. Competing at the highest level in table tennis over an extended period demands outstanding physical gifts and the mental resilience to overcome setbacks — something Ma Long demonstrated consistently throughout.
Only player to achieve Super Grand Slam twice
How They Played
Right-handed penhold grip with powerful forehand loops
Lasting Impact
Greatest table tennis player of all time with unprecedented achievements
Olympic Gold 3x (2016 2020)
He is the only player in history to complete the Super Grand Slam twice — considered the most complete achievement in table tennis.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- Olympic Gold 3x (2016 2020)
- World Champion 5x
- Super Grand Slam twice (only player)