Wang Nan (1978–)

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Wang Nan (1978–)

Chinese table tennis player. Born Oct 23, 1978, in Liaoning Province, China.

Won gold medals for singles and doubles at Sydney Olympics (2000); won World championship doubles and singles (1999, 2001, 2003) and team (1997, 2000, 2001, 2004); won a gold medal for doubles at Athens Olympics (2004). Named the Best Female Athlete and Most Popular Female Athlete in China (2002).

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