Ji Xinpeng (; born 30 December 1977) is a retired Chinese people badminton player.
Career
Ji Xinpeng is the first Chinese badminton player to win an
Olympics gold medal in men's singles.
Having never previously captured a top-tier event on the international circuit, he surprised the field at the 2000 Games in Sydney by defeating players such as
Taufik Hidayat,
Peter Gade and, in the final,
Hendrawan. Prior to the Olympic Games, Ji was also the champion at the Japan Open held in April. He became a coach in the Chinese national badminton team in 2008.
Achievements
Olympic Games
Men's singles
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| 2000 | Pavilion 3, Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney, Australia | Hendrawan | 15–4, 15–13 | Gold |
IBF World Grand Prix
The World Badminton Grand Prix sanctioned by International Badminton Federation (IBF) from 1983 to 2006.
Men's singles
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| 1999 | Dutch Open | Xia Xuanze | 10–15, 13–15 | Runner-up |
| 1999 | Thailand Open | Chen Gang | 12–15, 6–15 | Runner-up |
| 2000 | Swiss Open | Xia Xuanze | 8–15, 6–15 | Runner-up |
| 2000 | Japan Open | Hendrawan | 15-4, 15-13 | Winner |
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