Shuttler Lin Dan wins gold at Olympics

London: Lin Dan of China has become the first man to retain the Olympic badminton singles title after winning a final that lived up the hype with Malaysian arch rival Lee Chong Wei.

Lin, the most decorated male player ever, won 15-21, 21-10, 21-19, winning the last two points. When Chong Wei's final shot landed long, Lin took off around Wembley Arena until he was tackled by his coaches.

Chong Wei, who also lost the Beijing final to Lin, slumped to the court, his hopes of winning Malaysia's first-ever Olympic gold ruined again.