Lu Lan however spoiled a lovers’ party by defeating Lin Dan’s girlfriend Xie Xingfang 23-21, 21-12 for the women’s singles title.
“I am disappointed about my loss, but at the same time happy about Lin Dan’s victory. We will celebrate,” Xingfang said, not disclosing whether marriage was on the cards anytime soon.
“I cannot remain single all my life” she joked.
In the women’s doubles, Yawen Zhang and Tingting Zhao got the better of Shu Cheng and Yunlai Zhou 17-21, 21-17, 21-16.
In the men’s doubles, Yun Cai and Haifeng Fu gallantly fought Jae Sung Jung and Yong Dae Lee 21-18, 16-21, 28-26 in the longest encounter of the day that lasted over an hour.
The mixed double pair from Denmark — Thomas Laybourn and Kamilla Rytter Juhl — did their country proud as they won gold ousting the Indonesian pair and World No. 2 Nova Widianto and Liliyana Natsir 21-13, 21-17 in barely 38 minutes.
“It’s the biggest day in my life,” said Thomas, adding, “I am shaken all over and still not able to believe it. We will be called World champions.”
“I am really happy. The entire journey to the finals was so amazing. We beat World No.1, 2 and 3,” drooled Juhl.
THE CHAMPIONS
Men’s singles: Lin Dan (China) bt Jin Chen (China) 21-18, 21-16.
Women’s singles: Lu Lan (China) bt Xie Xingfang (China) 23-21, 21-12.
Women’s doubles: Yawen Zhang/ Tingting Zhao (China) vs Shu Cheng/ Yunlei Zhao (China) 17-21, 21-17, 21-16.
Men’s doubles: Yun Cai/ Haifeng Fu (China) bt Jae Sung Jung/ Yong Dae Lee (Korea) 21-18, 16-21, 28-26.
Mixed doubles: Thomas Laybourn/ Kamilla Rytter Juhl (Denmark) bt Nova Widianto/ Liliyana Natsir (Indonesia) 21-13, 21-17.
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