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My Take
For me Ma Long sits in a category of his own. The records speak loudly enough, two Olympic singles golds, multiple world titles, the only man with a career double Grand Slam, yet what fascinates me is how undramatic he makes greatness look. He rarely wobbles, rarely panics, and turns brutal pressure into routine. That cold consistency is harder to build than raw flair, and I respect it more. Watching him is less like watching a sport and more like watching a craftsman who has solved a problem nobody else fully has. He is my benchmark for table tennis excellence.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ma Long
- Name (Japanese)
- 馬龍
- Reading
- 不明
- Born
- October 20, 1988 (age 37)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dragon
- Origin
- Anshan, People's Republic of China
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 175 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- table tennis player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Awards & achievements
- 2013 ITTF Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%A6%AC%E9%BE%8D
Frequently asked questions
When was Ma Long born?
Born October 20, 1988 (age 37).
Where is Ma Long from?
Ma Long is from Anshan, People's Republic of China.
What does Ma Long do?
Ma Long works as table tennis player.
How tall is Ma Long?
Ma Long is 175 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.