Name: Gong Zhichao Gender: F Height: 1.63m Weight: 52kg Date of birth: December 15, 1977 Place of birth: Anhua, Hunan Province Sport: Badminton

Sports career:

Chosen by the Hunan provincial badminton team at age 12. Joined the national team in May 1996.

Personal best:

2000 Sydney Olympic Games - 1st singles

High performances:

1997 Sweden Open - 1st singles
1997 All-England Open Championships - 1st singles
1997 Sudirman Cup - 1st mixed team
1998 Japan Open - 1st singles
1998 Uber Cup - 1st team
2000 Sydney Olympic Games - 1st singles