Lin Dan of China celebrates after winning the men's singles quarterfinal of badminton against Peter Hoeeg Gade of Denmark at Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 14, 2008. Lin won the match 2-0 and advanced to semifinal. (Xinhua Photo)Chinese shuttler Lin Dan, nicknamed Super Dan for his dominance on the badminton court, succeeded in moving one more step forward at the Beijing Olympic Games, by beating Peter Gade from Denmark and advancing into the semifinals.
Lin beat Gade at 21-13, 21-16.
Lin, ranked No. 1 in the world, was the most favorite to win the men's singles gold at the Beijing Olympics.
