Memorable Moments | Ronald Susilo at Athens 2004

It’s a question sure to be asked at many quiz nights for years to come.

Who beat Lin Dan in the first round of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games?

The answer – Singapore’s Ronald Susilo.

The unseeded Susilo defeated the Chinese top seed and hot favourite 15-12 15-10 in one of the biggest upsets in Olympic badminton history.

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