Denmark God of War has created another miracle, and a new dynasty of the feather altar is coming?
Axelsen has won again! Is this guy hanging? In the men's singles final of the Paris Olympics, Viktor Axelsen successfully defended his title by sweeping Thailand's Kunlavut 21-11, 21-11.
This can blow up the badminton circle, and everyone is asking: Has Axelsen surpassed Lin Dan and become the first person in the history of badminton men's singles?
From a genius boy to an undefeated god of war
Speaking of Axelsen, it is really a dark horse in the feather world. This guy has shown amazing talent since he was a child, and he entered the Denmark national team at the age of 15 and is simply a prodigy-level existence.
However, when he first started playing professionally, he didn't perform too well, and was often eliminated in the first few rounds.
But as he grew older, Axelsen's strength also improved by leaps and bounds. In 2017, he won the World Championship in one fell swoop and has been out of control ever since. In the years that followed, he went on a killing spree in major tournaments, winning one championship after another.
Especially at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, he defeated many strong opponents with an absolute advantage to win the gold medal, completely establishing his dominance in the badminton world.
However, there is no such thing as a feast. As he grew older and plagued by injuries, Axelsen's form began to decline. In 2022, he fell out of the top 10 in the world rankings. Many people thought that the era of the Denmark god of war was coming to an end.
However, Axelsen proved with practical actions that he was far from the time to retire. At Paris 2024, he defeated Malaysia's Loh Kean Yew and India rookie Lakshya in succession to defend his title with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Thailand's Kunlavut in the final.
Data speaks, Axelsen has surpassed Lindane?
Axelsen's victory this time is not ordinary. From the group stage to the final, he didn't drop a game in the whole process, and swept the opponent 2-0 in every game. This kind of dominance is simply reminiscent of Lin Dan's demeanor on the field back then.
Speaking of Lin Dan, he is widely regarded as the best player in the history of badminton men's singles. Five world champions and two Olympic gold medals, such a result is nothing short of miraculous.
But now, Axelsen's Olympic results have surpassed Lin Dan. Two gold medals and a bronze medal are enough to make him the best in Olympic history.
According to media reports, Axelsen has surpassed Lin Dan and become the first person in the history of badminton men's singles. However, this statement has also caused quite a bit of controversy.
Some people believe that Lin Dan's overall performance is still better than Axelsen, especially in the World Championships. Moreover, Lin Dan has faced stronger and more competitive opponents in his career.
Age is just a number, and at the age of 30, Axelsen is still invincible
To be honest, I'm really surprised to see that the 30-year-old Axelsen can still maintain such a high level. You must know that in badminton, a sport that consumes a lot of physical energy, 30 years old is already considered an advanced age. Many players are already thinking about retiring at this age.
But Axelsen is like an old bottle of wine, the older it gets, the more fragrant it becomes. He is more technically proficient, more flexible in his tactical use, and more dominant on the field than he was when he was younger.
Most of his opponents were younger than him at the Paris Olympics, but none of them could really threaten him.
Some experts analyzed that the main reason why Axelsen was able to maintain such an excellent state was because his training methods were very scientific. He not only focuses on physical training, but also on recovery and nutrition.
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It is said that he does yoga and meditation every day to maintain the balance of his body and mind. This all-encompassing approach to training allows him to be at his best in high-intensity competitions.
The future is promising, can Axelsen compete in another Olympic Games?
Axelsen's performance at the Paris Olympics this time has undoubtedly given his fans a shot in the arm. Many people are speculating whether he will be able to compete in another Olympic Games.
You must know that at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, Axelsen will be 34 years old. It can be said that there are very few badminton players who can maintain a top level at this age. But if anyone can do that, it's undoubtedly Axelsen.
Looking back at the past five years, we can see that although there are many rookies who have made their mark, there are not many players who can really threaten Axelsen's status.
Take this Olympics as an example, Axelsen's main opponents Loh Kean Yew and Kunlavut were easily defeated by him. This shows that, at least in the short term, Axelsen's dominance is still difficult to shake.
Personal reviews
As an ordinary badminton enthusiast, I must admit that Axelsen's performance was really eye-opening. His technique, physical fitness, and mental quality have all reached an incredible height. Although I personally prefer Lin Dan's style of play, I have to say that Axelsen is indeed the well-deserved king of the new generation of badminton.
Will Viktor Axelsen be able to compete in the 2028 Olympics and do well? I'm afraid no one can give an accurate answer to this question yet. But one thing is for sure, as long as he is still on the court, there will be countless fans cheering him on. What does the future hold for badminton? Let's wait and see!