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Public records list Fu Haifeng as a badminton player and Olympic competitor. Fu Haifeng was born in Huilai County, People's Republic of China on August 23, 1983. That works out to 43 years old in 2026. Listed accolades include Badminton Hall of Fame (2021), Olympic gold medal (2016), world champion (2006) and 3 more. The listed height is 181 cm.
My Take
Fu Haifeng is, to me, the embodiment of raw power married to longevity. The Chinese star from Huilai County built his legend on a smash so ferocious it rewrote what was physically expected in doubles, and pairing that force with Cai Yun's speed produced something close to art. World champion in 2006, Olympic gold in London and Rio, Hall of Fame in 2021 -- the trophies tell one story, but what impresses me more is the staying power. Winning All England titles years apart demands discipline most flame-outs never sustain. He fused explosiveness with endurance, and that combination earns my lasting respect for one of badminton's true greats.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Fu Haifeng
- Name (Japanese)
- 傅海峰
- Reading
- ふ・かいほう
- Born
- August 23, 1983 (age 43)
- Origin
- Huilai County, People's Republic of China
- Height
- 181 cm
- Occupation
- badminton player / Olympic competitor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Boar
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2021 Badminton Hall of Fame
- 2016 Olympic gold medal
- 2006 world champion
- national champion
- Asian champion
- Olympic silver medal
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fu%20Haifeng
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%82%85%E6%B5%B7%E5%B3%B0
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q471111
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Fu Haifeng born?
Fu Haifeng was born on August 23, 1983 and is 43 years old.
Where is Fu Haifeng from?
Fu Haifeng is from Huilai County, People's Republic of China.
What does Fu Haifeng do?
Fu Haifeng works as badminton player, Olympic competitor.
How tall is Fu Haifeng?
Fu Haifeng is 181 cm tall.
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