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Li Ning was born on September 8, 1963 in Liuzhou, People's Republic of China and is credited as an entrepreneur, artistic gymnast and businessperson. Li Ning is 62 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Peking University. Awards on record include honorary doctor of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and International Gymnastics Hall of Fame (2000). The listed height is 164 cm.
My Take
Li Ning earns my deep respect. An Olympic gold-medal gymnast who reinvented himself as the billionaire founder of an eponymous sportswear empire, he is that rare figure who reaches the summit twice in two completely different arenas. Most elite athletes fade after retirement, but he turned discipline into entrepreneurial nerve and built a global brand. His induction into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame and his business success are each first-rate on their own. What fascinates me is the mindset that refuses to settle for one peak. He is, to me, a genuine icon of modern Chinese sport and enterprise.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Li Ning
- Name (Japanese)
- 李寧
- Born
- September 8, 1963 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rabbit
- Origin
- Liuzhou, People's Republic of China
- Height
- 164 cm
- Occupation
- entrepreneur / artistic gymnast / businessperson
2. Background
- University
- Peking University
Awards & achievements
- honorary doctor of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- 2000 International Gymnastics Hall of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Li%20Ning
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%9D%8E%E5%AF%A7
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q314032
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. 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 Li Ning born?
Born September 8, 1963 (age 62).
Where is Li Ning from?
Li Ning is from Liuzhou, People's Republic of China.
What does Li Ning do?
Li Ning works as entrepreneur, artistic gymnast, businessperson.
How tall is Li Ning?
Li Ning is 164 cm.
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