Olympic champion at Sydney 2000 and the most successful female table tennis player of the early 2000s — World Champion three times and winner of 24 World Championship gold medals in total across all events, the most by any table tennis player in history. Wang Nan's consistent top-spin attacks from the backhand wing and her ability to control rallies with unmatched patience made her the benchmark for women's Chinese table tennis for a decade.
Wang Nan is one of the greatest female table tennis players in history, a Chinese legend who dominated the sport around the turn of the millennium. A three-time Olympic champion and multiple World Champion, her exceptional forehand loop, consistent performance, and remarkable competitive longevity produced one of the most decorated careers in women's table tennis history.
Dominant left-handed penhold player, multiple Olympic and World champion
How They Played
Left-handed penhold grip with aggressive attacking style
Lasting Impact
One of the greatest female table tennis players, helped establish Chinese dominance in women's table tennis