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Lee Chong Wei
(Malaysian Former Badminton Player and Three-Time Olympic Silver Medallist)
Birthdate: October 21, 1982
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Bagan Serai, Malaysia
Datuk Lee Chong Wei is a former Malaysian badminton player who achieved the number one ranking in the world for a total of 349 weeks, including a 199-week streak. He is one of the greatest badminton players of all time and has been inducted into the BWF Badminton Hall of Fame. Lee is a triple silver medalist at the Olympic Games, making him the most successful Malaysian Olympian in history. He announced his retirement in 2019 due to health concerns but continued to serve as Malaysia's chef de mission for the 2020 Summer Olympics.