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Ma Long is a table tennis player, born on October 20, 1988 in Anshan, People's Republic of China. As of 2026, Ma Long is 37 years old. Schooling on record includes Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Recorded honors include ITTF Hall of Fame (2013). The listed height is 175 cm.
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.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ma Long
- Name (Japanese)
- 馬龍
- Reading
- ま りゅう
- Born
- October 20, 1988 (age 37)
- Origin
- Anshan, People's Republic of China
- Height
- 175 cm
- Occupation
- table tennis player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dragon
2. Background
- University
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Awards & achievements
- 2013 ITTF Hall of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ma%20Long
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%A6%AC%E9%BE%8D
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q459114
4. About this entry
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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 Ma Long born?
Ma Long was born on October 20, 1988 and is 37 years old.
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 tall.
Where did Ma Long study?
Ma Long attended Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
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