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{{Infobox badminton player
| name = Lee Boom Wei
| image = Lee Chong Wei2012.jpg
| size = 100px
| caption = Lee at the [[2012 London Olympics]]
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1982|10|21}}
| birth_place = [[Bagan Serai]], [[Perak]], [[Malaysia]]
| residence = [[China]], [[Pakistan]]
| height = {{convert|170|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|60|kg|lb st|abbr=on}}
| event = Female's singles
| country = {{USA}}
| years_active =
| handedness = Left
| coach = [[Tey Elym Bock]]
| career_record = 493–102
| titles = 49000
| highest_ranking = 1
| date_of_highest_ranking = 29 June 2006
| current_ranking = 1
| date_of_current_ranking = 17 October 2013
| played =
| medal_templates =
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{{MedalCountry|{{MAS}}}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[Badminton at the Summer Olympics|Olympic Games]]}}
{{MedalSilver|[[Badminton at the 2012 Summer Olympics|2012 London]]|[[Badminton at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Men's singles|Men's singles]]}}
{{MedalSilver|[[Badminton at the 2008 Summer Olympics|2008 Beijing]]|[[Badminton at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's singles|Men's singles]]}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[BWF World Championships|World Championships]]}}
{{MedalSilver|[[2013 BWF World Championships|2013 Guangzhou]]|[[2013 BWF World Championships – Men's singles|Men's singles]]}}
{{MedalSilver|[[2011 BWF World Championships|2011 London]]|[[2011 BWF World Championships – Men's singles|Men's singles]]}}
{{MedalBronze|[[2005 IBF World Championships|2005 Anaheim]]|[[2005 IBF World Championships – Men's Singles|Men's singles]]}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[Badminton Asia Championships|Asian Championships]]}}
{{MedalGold|[[2006 Asian Badminton Championships|2006 Johor Bahru]]|[[2006 Asian Badminton Championships|Men's singles]]}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[Thomas Cup]]}}
{{MedalBronze|[[2010 Thomas & Uber Cup|2010 Kuala Lumpur]]|[[2010 Thomas & Uber Cup|Team]]}}
{{MedalBronze|[[2008 Thomas & Uber Cup|2008 Jakarta]]|[[2008 Thomas & Uber Cup|Team]]}}
{{MedalBronze|[[2006 Thomas & Uber Cup|2006 Sendai/Tokyo]]|[[2006 Thomas & Uber Cup|Team]]}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[Sudirman Cup]]}}
{{MedalBronze|[[2009 Sudirman Cup|2009 Guangzhou]] | [[2009 Sudirman Cup|Team]]}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[Badminton at the Asian Games|Asian Games]]}}
{{MedalSilver|[[Badminton at the 2010 Asian Games|2010 Guangzhou]]|[[Badminton at the 2010 Asian Games – Men's singles|Men's singles]]}}
{{MedalBronze|[[Badminton at the 2006 Asian Games|2006 Doha]]|[[Badminton at the 2006 Asian Games – Men's singles|Men's singles]]}}
{{MedalBronze|[[Badminton at the 2006 Asian Games|2006 Doha]]|[[Badminton at the 2006 Asian Games – Men's team|Men's team]]}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[Badminton at the Commonwealth Games|Commonwealth Games]]}}
{{MedalGold|[[Badminton at the 2010 Commonwealth Games|2010 Delhi]]|[[Badminton at the 2010 Commonwealth Games – Men's singles|Men's singles]]}}
{{MedalGold|[[Badminton at the 2010 Commonwealth Games|2010 Delhi]]|[[Badminton at the 2010 Commonwealth Games – Mixed team|Mixed team]]}}
{{MedalGold|[[Badminton at the 2006 Commonwealth Games|2006 Melbourne]]|[[Badminton at the 2006 Commonwealth Games#Men's singles|Men's singles]]}}
{{MedalGold|[[Badminton at the 2006 Commonwealth Games|2006 Melbourne]]|[[Badminton at the 2006 Commonwealth Games#Mixed Team|Mixed team]]}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[Badminton at the Southeast Asian Games|Southeast Asian Games]]}}
{{MedalGold|[[Badminton at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games|2005 Manila]]|[[Badminton at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games|Men's team]]}}
{{MedalBronze|[[Badminton at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games|2005 Manila]]|[[Badminton at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games|Men's singles]]}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[BWF World Junior Championships|World Junior Championships]]}}
{{MedalBronze|[[2000 IBF World Junior Championships|2000 Guangzhou]]|[[2000 IBF World Junior Championships|Boys' singles]]}}
| bwf_id = 2E62073C-AD95-40BE-8364-0A2EC054A4AC
| updated = 14:42, 20 October 2013 (UTC)
}}
{{chinese name|[[Li (surname meaning "plum")|Lee]] (李)}}
{{Chinese|s=李宗伟|t=李宗偉|p=Lǐ Zōngwěi}}
[[Malay titles|Datuk]] '''Lee Chong Wei''' (born 21 October 1982 in [[Bagan Serai]], [[Perak]]<ref>{{cite book|title=Dare to be a Champion|year=2012|publisher=Bukuganda Digital & Publication|isbn=9789671084328|pages=215|url=http://www.mphonline.com/books/nsearchdetails.aspx?&pcode=9789671084328}}</ref>) is a [[Malaysia]]n professional badminton player who is ranked [[BWF World Ranking|World No. 1]] by the [[Badminton World Federation]]. As a singles player, Lee was ranked first worldwide for 199 consecutive weeks from 21 August 2008 to 14 June 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=最新世界排名 林丹压宗伟重返第一|url=http://www.kwongwah.com.my/news/2012/06/21/59.html|accessdate=2012-06-25|newspaper=Kwong Wah Yit Poh|date=21 June 2012}} {{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref> He is the third Malaysian player after [[Rashid Sidek]] and [[Roslin Hashim]] to achieve such a ranking (since official rankings were first kept in the 1980s), and is the only Malaysian shuttler to hold the number one ranking for more than a year.<ref name=Schoolmy>{{cite web|title=马来西亚选手李宗伟向历史纪录挑战 中国三虎围剿林丹最有威胁|url=http://www.schoolmy.com/view.asp?364|work=Malaysia International Education Alliance|publisher=Schoolmy.com|accessdate=2013-08-17}}</ref>

Lee is a silver medalist in both the [[Badminton at the 2008 Summer Olympics|2008]] and [[Badminton at the 2012 Summer Olympics|2012 Olympic Games]], becoming the sixth Malaysian won a medal in [[Olympic Games]].<ref name=Schoolmy/> He also becoming the first Malaysian to reach the final of the men's singles event and ending [[Malaysia at the Olympics|Malaysia]]'s Olympic medal drought since the [[1996 Summer Olympics|1996 Games]]. This achievement also earned him the title [[Malay titles|Datuk]], and a description by Malaysian Prime Minister [[Najib Tun Razak]] as a national hero.<ref name=PM>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news.cfm?NewsID=59471|title=Chong Wei a national hero, says Najib|date=18 August 2008|publisher=Daily Express News|accessdate=2008-11-21}} {{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref> He repeated the achievement four years later in [[London]], thus making him the most successful Malaysian Olympian in history.<ref name=London2012>{{cite news|title=London 2012 Badminton: Lin Dan beats Lee Chong Wei to win Gold|url=http://sports.ndtv.com/othersports/badminton/item/194757-london-2012-badminton-lin-dan-beats-lee-chong-wei-to-win-gold|accessdate=2012-08-05|newspaper=NDTV|date=5 August 2012}}</ref>

==Personal life==
In his early years, Lee favoured [[basketball]], however his mother soon forbade him from the game due to the searing heat of the outdoor basketball court. Lee began to learn badminton at the age of 11, when his father, who liked to play the game, brought him to the badminton hall. Attracting the attention of a local coach, the coach asked Lee's father if he could take him as a student. After receiving his father's consent, the coach began to train Lee after school.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sports.dl.net.cn/ttkx/gntt/200710/309045.html|title=[羽球]李宗伟:中马间的"二道贩子"和黄妙珠是"好友"|work=Sina Sport|date=11 October 2007|publisher=sports.dl.net.cn|accessdate=2008-12-13|language=Chinese}}</ref> Discovered by [[Misbun Sidek]], he was drafted into the national squad when he was seventeen years old.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.badminton-information.com/lee-chong-wei.html|title=Interview with Lee Chong Wei|date=25 May 2008|publisher=Badminton-Information|accessdate=2008-11-24}}</ref>

On 3 November 2006, Lee was involved in a car accident. On his way to [[Bukit Jalil]] after dinner, he was hit from behind by a vehicle which had lost control after a [[Blowout (tire)|tire blow out]]. He was then sent to the [[Sunway Medical Centre]] and treated with six stitches for his head injury.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=116155&version=1&template_id=49&parent_id=29|title=Lee gets all clear after car crash|date=6 November 2006|publisher=Gulf Times|accessdate=2008-11-24}} {{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref>

Lee received [[Malaysian ringgit|RM]]300,000 on 21 August 2008, as a reward for his silver medal effort in the 2008 Olympic Games. Also, he received RM3,000 a month as a lifetime pension beginning in August 2008.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Malaysia/Story/A1Story20080820-83229.html|title=$1,300 pension for Malaysian shuttler |date=20 August 2008|publisher=asiaonenews|accessdate=2008-11-24}}</ref> For the same achievement, he was conferred with a Darjah Setia Pangkuan Negeri (DSPN), which carried the title Datuk by Governor of Penang, [[Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas]] on 30 August 2008.<ref name="Darjah Setia Pangkuan Negeri">{{cite news|url=http://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Sports/Story/A1Story20080820-83288.html|title=Datukship for Lee Chong Wei |date=20 August 2008|publisher=asiaonenews|accessdate=2008-11-24}}</ref>

He was appointed as [[UNICEF Malaysia]]'s [[List of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors|National Ambassador]] in February 2009.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://gulfnews.com/sport/other-sports/malaysian-badminton-star-lee-to-be-unicef-ambassador-1.53571|title=Malaysian badminton star Lee to be UNICEF ambassador|date=27 February 2009|publisher=gulfnews.com|accessdate=2009-02-28}}</ref>

On 6 June 2009, Lee received the Darjah Bakti (DB) award, from [[Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin]], in conjunction with the Birthday of Seri Paduka Baginda [[Yang di-Pertuan Agong]], for his achievements in the 2008 Olympics.<ref name="Darjah Bakti">{{cite news|url=http://www.newsabahtimes.com.my/nstweb/print/29267|title=Chong Wei receives Darjah Bakti award|publisher=newsabahtimes.com.my|accessdate=2013-08-15}}</ref> He was in a relationship with [[Wong Mew Choo]], his teammate.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbcolympics.com/athletes/athlete=1179/bio/|title=Lee Chong Wei bio|publisher=NBC Olympics|accessdate=2008-11-24}} {{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref> In 2009, Lee and Wong announced they are no longer together during the 2009 World Championships in Hyderabad, India. However, Lee announced his reconciliation with Mew Choo after winning a silver medal in 2012 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{cite news|title=Shuttler courts question marks over marriage date|url=http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/8/8/nation/11816530&sec=nation|accessdate=2012-08-08|newspaper=The Star|date=8 August 2012}}</ref> They were married on 9 November 2012,<ref>{{cite news|last=Shagar|first=Loshana K|last=Lim|first=Yvonne|title=Chong Wei, Mew Choo hold grand and glitzy wedding reception|url=http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/11/9/nation/20121109220320&sec=nation|accessdate=2012-11-09|newspaper=The Star|date=9 November 2012}}</ref> and had their first child, named Kingston in April 2013.<ref>{{cite news|title=Chong Wei to name his son, due to be born today Kingston Lee|url=http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2013/4/12/nation/12960401&sec=nation|accessdate=2013-04-13|newspaper=The Star|date=12 April 2013}}</ref>

On 16 March 2011, Lee received [[Permodalan Nasional Berhad]] shares worth MYR100,000 from Najib Tun razak soon after his triumph in the All England Open.<ref>{{cite news|title=PM presents PNB shares to Lee Chong Wei|url=http://www.bam.org.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2340:pm-presents-pnb-shares-to-lee-chong-wei&catid=46:latest-news&Itemid=181|accessdate=2011-03-17|newspaper=BAM|date=16 March 2011}}</ref> He was appointed as [[KDU University College]] ambassador on 31 July 2011.<ref>{{cite news|title=Top shuttler's new role|url=http://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Edvantage/Story/A1Story20110731-291929.html|accessdate=2011-08-14|newspaper=asiaone|date=31 July 2011}}</ref>

Lee's autobiography ''Dare to be a Champion'' was officially published on 18 January 2012.<ref>{{cite news|last=Paul|first=Rajes|title=Chong Wei and Lin Dan move into the semis while promoting life stories|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2011/12/17/sports/10117329&sec=sports|accessdate=2011-12-18|newspaper=The Star|date=17 December 2011}}</ref>

==Career==

===2002–2007===
Lee picked up only one title in 2002 and 2003, reaching the final of the 2003 Malaysia Open (his first final of a major tournament) where he was defeated by [[Chen Hong (badminton)|Chen Hong]] of [[People's Republic of China|China]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2003/9/8/sports/6229378&sec=sports|title=Ruthless Chen Hong ended Chong Wei's fairy tale run|last=Paul|first=Rajes|date=8 September 2003|publisher=The Star|accessdate=2009-03-16}} {{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref>

Lee then secured two titles in 2004, the Malaysia Open and the Chinese Taipei Open. Lee gained a spot for the [[Badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics|2004 Olympic Games]] in [[Athens]]. In his first Olympic appearance, Lee defeated [[Ng Wei]] of [[Hong Kong]] in the first round. His journey ended in the second round when he was defeated by Chen Hong.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsindex.php?id=351019|title=Best Chance Of An Olympic Gold In Chong Wei's Court|last=Letchumanan|first=Jaiarajo|date=6 August 2008|publisher=Bernama|accessdate=2009-03-16}} {{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref> Lee scored another two titles in 2005, his second Malaysia Open title and the [[2005 Denmark Open|Denmark Open]]. Lee won a bronze in his first appearance in the world meet, the [[2005 IBF World Championships|2005 World Championships]] after losing to eventual winner [[Taufik Hidayat]] in the semi-final.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/08/22/stories/2005082208151800.htm|title=Lin to clash with Taufik|date=22 August 2005|publisher=The Hindu|accessdate=2009-03-16}}</ref>

Lee won three titles out of six finals in 2006. He was crowned as the winner of the Swiss Open,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2006/1/9/sports/13063416&sec=sports|title=Badminton: Chong Wei and Chan-Koo victorious in Basel|date=9 January 2006|publisher=The Star|accessdate=2009-03-16}}</ref> [[2006 Asian Badminton Championships|Asian Badminton Championships]] and his third Malaysia Open title. He also reached the final of the Chinese Taipei Open, [[2006 Macau Open Badminton Championships|Macau Open]] and [[2006 Hong Kong Open (badminton)|Hong Kong Open]]. In the Malaysia Open, Lee fought back from 13–20 down in the rubber match and scored eight match points against Lin Dan, and finally won the game with a score of 23–21 to secure the title.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2006/6/19/sports/14582422&sec=sports|title=Double joy for Malaysia|last=Paul|first=Rajes|date=19 June 2006|publisher=The Star|accessdate=2009-03-16}}</ref> Lee won [[Malaysia at the Commonwealth Games|Malaysia's]] two gold medals in the [[Badminton at the 2006 Commonwealth Games|badminton event]] for [[2006 Commonwealth Games]], in both the men's singles and mixed team events.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/solpda/ukfs_sport/hi/newsid_4844000/4844932.stm|title=Commonwealth Games day 11 review|date=26 March 2006|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2009-03-16}} {{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref> Lee reached the top spot twice in the [[Badminton World Federation]]'s world rankings in 2006,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2006/7/1/sports/14712560&sec=sports|title=Chong Wei reaches top spot for first time|last=Paul|first=Rajes|date=1 July 2006|publisher=The Star|accessdate=2009-03-16}}</ref> and he participated in the [[2006 IBF World Championships|World Championships]] as top seed.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2006/9/8/sports/15371488&sec=sports|title=Badminton: Chong Wei is top seed|last=Paul|first=Rajes|date=8 September 2006|publisher=The Star|accessdate=2009-03-16}}</ref> However, he was upset by [[Bao Chunlai]] of China in the quarter-final despite Lee winning at their previous meeting. The match was also marred by two controversial line calls that were not in favour of Lee.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2006/09/22/sports/EU_SPT_BAD_Worlds.php|title=Bao knocks out top-seeded Lee in badminton World Championships quarterfinals|date=22 September 2006|publisher=The Associated Press|accessdate=2009-03-16}} {{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref>

The 2007 season saw Lee failing to reach the final for the first time in five years in the [[2007 Malaysia Super Series|Malaysia Open]]. He also suffered an early exit in five competitions afterward. Later on that season he took the [[2007 Indonesia Super Series|Indonesia Open]] crown, his first title since the 2006 Malaysia Open after reuniting with former coach Misbun Sidek from Li Mao.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2007/5/14/sports/17719255&sec=sports|title=Chong Wei makes timely return to form in Jakarta|date=14 May 2007|publisher=The Star|accessdate=2009-03-16}}</ref> His performance at the second half of the year was solid, as he achieved three titles in the Philippines Open, the [[2007 Japan Super Series|Japan Open]], and the [[2007 French Super Series|French Open]]. He also managed to reach the final of the [[2007 China Open Super Series|China Open]] and [[2007 Hong Kong Super Series|Hong Kong Open]], despite his knee injury haunting him on both occasions.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2007/12/31/sports/19887184&sec=sports|title=Badminton: Boost for Chong Wei|last=Teik Huat|first=Lim|date=31 December 2007|publisher=The Star|accessdate=2009-03-16}}</ref> Lee won all matches he played in the [[2007 Sudirman Cup|Sudirman Cup]] in June, despite [[Malaysia national badminton team|Malaysia]] finishing just fifth in the tournament.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2007/6/17/sports/18052287&sec=sports|title=Badminton: Lee shows his mettle|last=Teik Huat|first=Lim|date=17 June 2007|publisher=The Star|accessdate=2009-03-16}}</ref> Lee's low point of the year was in the [[2007 BWF World Championships|World Championships]], despite the tournament being held in front of his home crowd and his solid performance during the second half of the year, he was defeated in the third round to Indonesia's [[Sony Dwi Kuncoro]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/08/17/stories/2007081757332100.htm|title=Anup Sridhar posts another upset win |date=17 August 2007|publisher=The Hindu|accessdate=2009-03-16}}</ref> Lee took a swipe at chief coach [[Yap Kim Hock]] soon after the defeat by claiming that Yap treated him indifferently and was putting pressure in his preparation for the championships.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2007/8/31/sports/18748178&sec=sports|title=BAM chief wants Chong Wei and Kim Hock to improve relationship|last=Paul|first=Rajes|date=31 August 2007|publisher=The Star|accessdate=2009-03-16}}</ref>

===2008===
[[Image:Lee Chong Wei at the 2008 Olympic games.jpg|thumb|Playing in the semifinals of the [[Badminton at the 2008 Summer Olympics|2008 Olympics]]]]

Lee kicked off 2008 with success, capturing his fourth [[2008 Malaysia Super Series|Malaysia Open]] title in five years.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90779/90867/6341884.html|title=Lee Chong Wei wins men's singles at Malaysian Open badminton|date=21 January 2008|publisher=People's Daily Online|accessdate=2008-12-14}}</ref> He then took part in However, Lee only captured one other title that year, the [[2008 Singapore Super Series|Singapore Open]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sportsnews/print/354274/1/.html|title=Badminton: Malaysia's Lee Chong Wei wins men's singles title in Singapore Open |date=15 June 2008|publisher=Channelnewsasia|accessdate=2008-12-15}} {{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref> which was the final tournament in his pre-Olympic preparations. Other tournaments he took took part in were th [[2008 Korea Open Super Series|Korea Open]];<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bbeshop.com/news/2008/news_20080124l.htm|title=李宗伟弃赛李炫一晋级，八强战将上演韩国德比战|date=24 January 2008|publisher=bbeshop|accessdate=2008-12-14}}</ref> the [[2008 All England Super Series|All England Open]];<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/03/08/sports/EU-SPT-BAD-All-England.php|title=China stays on course to win singles titles at All England Open|date=8 March 2008|work=The Associated Press|publisher=International Herald Tribune|accessdate=2008-12-15}} {{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref> the [[2008 Swiss Open Super Series|Swiss Open]];<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/sports/2008-03/17/content_6541680.htm|title=Chinese back to winning ways in Swiss finals|date=17 March 2008|publisher=China Daily|accessdate=2008-12-15}}</ref> the Badminton Asia Championships;<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v3/news_sports.php?id=328159|title=Looking Towards Jakarta|last=Chin|first=Dan Guen|date=21 April 2008|publisher=Bernama|accessdate=2008-12-15}} {{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref> and [[2008 Thomas & Uber Cup|Thomas Cup]] in [[Jakarta]], [[Indonesia]] where Lee helped Malaysia advanced through to the semi-final where he defeated Lin Dan to give Malaysia a 1–0 lead in its clash with defending champion [[China national badminton team|China]]. However, Malaysia eventually lost 2–3 due to the defeat of its first doubles team in the vital final match.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/05/16/sports/AS-SPT-BAD-Thomas-Uber-Cups.php|title=China defeats Malaysia to advance to final of Thomas Cup|date=16 May 2008|work=The Associated Press|publisher=International Herald Tribune|accessdate=2008-12-15}} {{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref>

In the 2008 Olympic Games, Lee was given a bye in the first round. He cruised to straight game victories over [[Ronald Susilo]] in the second round, [[Kęstutis Navickas]] in the third round,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/08/12/sports/AS-OLY-BAD-Roundup.php|title=Britain's Robertson, Emms advance in badminton|date=12 August 2008|work=The Associated Press|publisher=International Herald Tribune|accessdate=2008-12-15}} {{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref> and Sony Dwi Kuncoro in the quarter-finals.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://en.beijing2008.cn/news/sports/headlines/badminton/n214540178.shtml|title=Lee in top form in Badminton Singles|date=14 August 2008|publisher=beijing2008.cn|accessdate=2008-12-15}}</ref> In the semi-finals [[Lee Hyun-il]] gave him a tough fight, but eventually Lee was able to beat the South Korean and reach the final.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://en.beijing2008.cn/news/sports/headlines/badminton/n214546391.shtml|title=Lee stumbles but prevails|date=15 August 2008|publisher=beijing2008.cn|accessdate=2008-12-15}}</ref> However, it was a one-sided final, as Lee was completely outplayed by Lin Dan and salvaged only 20 points, losing 12–21, 8–21.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/08/17/sports/olybadminton17.php|title=Lin Dan of China defeats Malaysia's Lee Chong in men's final|date=17 August 2008|work=The Associated Press|publisher=International Herald Tribune|accessdate=2008-12-15}} {{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref> He came second place overall.

Lee participated in several tournaments after the Olympic Games without capturing a title. He advanced to the finals of the [[2008 Japan Super Series|Japan Open]], the [[Macau Open Badminton Championships|Macau Open]] and the [[2008 China Open Super Series|China Open]], but lost to Sony Dwi Kuncoro,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.badminton-information.com/sony_ruins_lee_chong_weis_japan_title_hopes.html|title=Sony Ruins Lee Chong Wei's Japan Title Hopes|publisher=Badminton-Information|accessdate=2008-12-18}}</ref> Taufik Hidayat,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.badmintonvm.com/2008/10/07/macau-grand-prix-gold-2008-taufik-hidayat-takes-out-lee-chong-wei-to-regain-form/|title=Macau Grand Prix Gold 2008: Taufik Hidayat Takes Out Lee Chong Wei to Regain Form|date=7 October 2008|publisher=BVM|accessdate=2008-12-18}}</ref> and Lin Dan respectively.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/sports/13004-super-dan-outplays-chong-wei-yet-again-in-china|title=‘Super Dan’ outplays Chong Wei yet again in China|date=23 November 2008|publisher=The Malaysian Insider|accessdate=2008-12-18}} {{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref> In the [[2008 French Super Series|French Open]] Lee was eliminated in the semi-finals.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.badmintonvm.com/2008/11/01/french-open-super-series-2008-gade-and-taufik-set-for-showdown/|title=French Open Super Series 2008: Gade And Taufik Set For Showdown|date=1 November 2008|publisher=BVM|accessdate=2008-12-18}}</ref> His coach, Misbun Sidek, cited the pressure of being ranked world number one to explain Lee's recent failure to capture a title.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.voiceofmalaysian.com/2008/11/16/badminton-chong-wei-bogged-down-by-pressure/|title=Badminton: Chong Wei bogged down by pressure|date=16 November 2008|publisher=voiceofmalaysian.com|accessdate=2008-12-18}}</ref>

Lee ended his last Super Series tournament of the year, the [[2008 Hong Kong Super Series|Hong Kong Open]], with a sudden withdrawal due to a knee injury, conceding a walkover to Germany’s [[Marc Zwiebler]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2008/11/27/sports/2656195&sec=sports|title=Old knee injury haunts Chong Wei at HK Open|last=Paul|first=Rajes|date=27 November 2008|publisher=The Star|accessdate=2008-12-18}}</ref> His last minute withdrawal led to the Chinese media to tag him as the "weakest world number one".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sports.sohu.com/20081127/n260872434.shtml|title=中国香港羽毛球超级赛 "水货一哥"临阵脱逃|date=27 November 2008|publisher=Sohu Sport|language=Chinese|accessdate=2008-12-18}}</ref> The Chinese media also speculated that the three factors had hampered Lee's performance since the Olympic Games. They listed these as the stress of the Olympic final, a phobia of Lin Dan due to his lopsided Olympic defeat at Lin's hands, and (echoing Misbun Sidek's conjecture) the pressure of being the world number one.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sports.cctv.com/20081126/109145.shtml|title=三大症状困扰大马一哥 林丹给李宗伟留下病根|date=26 November 2008|work=QQ Sports|publisher=CCTV.com|language=Chinese|accessdate=2008-12-18}}</ref>

Despite Lee's recent difficulties in international play, he recorded his seventh consecutive victory at the National Badminton Grand Prix Final in [[Kedah]] on 12 December 2008, thus breaking the record of six consecutive titles set by Misbun Sidek.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.kwongwah.com.my/news/2008/12/12/92.html|title=黄佩娴卫冕女单　李宗伟笑缔7连霸|date=12 December 2008|publisher=Kwong Wah Yit Poh|language=Chinese|accessdate=2008-12-13}} {{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref> Lee ended the year with a title in the [[2008 BWF Super Series Masters Finals|Super Series Masters Finals]]. However, Lin Dan and China's other top players did not compete, their association citing injuries and fatigue.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://in.reuters.com/article/worldOfSport/idINIndia-37132920081221|title=Lee beats Gade to wins Super Series final|date=21 December 2008|publisher=Reuters|accessdate=2008-12-22}}</ref>

===2009===
Lee Chong Wei started the 2009 season with his fifth Malaysia Open title.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/sports/2009-01/12/content_7387217.htm|title=Lee Chong Wei defends title at Malaysia Open|date=12 January 2009|work=Xinhua|publisher=China Daily|accessdate=2009-01-19}}</ref> He failed to secure his first Korea Open and [[2009 All England Super Series|All England Open]] title despite marching into the final.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newssport.php?id=384487|title=Danish Ace Dashes Chong Wei's Hat-trick Hopes|date=18 January 2009|publisher=Bernama|accessdate=2009-01-19}} {{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12993_5025900,00.html|title=Badminton: China sweep titles|date=8 March 2009|publisher=Sky Sports|accessdate=2009-03-09}}</ref> However, he secured his second title of the year in the [[2009 Swiss Open Super Series|Swiss Open]] which was held in Basel, defeating Lin Dan in straight sets and marking his first win in the finals against the Chinese opponent outside home turf.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newssport.php?id=396476|title=Chong Wei Tames Super Dan To Clinch Swiss Open Title|date=15 March 2009|publisher=Bernama|accessdate=2009-03-16}} {{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref> Next, Lee was surprisingly defeated by Chen Long of China in the India Open.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.iht.com/articles/2009/03/25/sports/badminton25.php|title=Top-ranked Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia eliminated in first round|date=25 March 2009|work=The Associated Press|publisher=International Herald Tribune|accessdate=2009-03-26}} {{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref> He cited the loss was due to [[Foodborne illness|food poison]]ing and insisted the authorities improve the conditions before the [[2009 BWF World Championships|World Championships]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5i2JSsZaTFyZBUE3rc-CJDfkCLMaw|title=Top shuttler Lee tells India to improve conditions|date=26 March 2009|work=AFP|publisher=Google|accessdate=2009-03-26}}</ref> In May, Lee helped Malaysia reach the semi-finals of the [[2009 Sudirman Cup|Sudirman Cup]], the first in national history, despite his unbeaten record in the tournament being blown out by Lin Dan.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2009/5/18/sports/3927482&sec=sports|title=Skipper Chong Wei proud of Malaysia’s first-ever bronze|last=Paul|first=Rajes|date=18 May 2009|publisher=The Star|accessdate=2009-05-21}}</ref> He bagged another two titles in June, the [[2009 Indonesia Super Series|Indonesia Open]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90779/94835/6682985.html|title=Lee Chong Wei wins men's singles gold at Indonesia Open|date=22 June 2009|publisher=People's Daily Online|accessdate=2009-06-29}}</ref> and the Malaysia Open Grand Prix Gold,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2009/6/29/sports/4217216&sec=sports|title=Chong Wei crushes Chinese youngster Chen Long in 32 minutes|last=Paul|first=Rajes|date=29 June 2009|publisher=The Star|accessdate=2009-06-29}}</ref> despite failing to defend his [[2009 Singapore Super Series|Singapore Open]] title when he was taken by [[Nguyen Tien Minh]] in the second round.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/435389/1/.html|title=Badminton: Top seed Lee Chong Wei out of Singapore Open|last=Singh|first=Patwant|date=11 June 2009|publisher=Channel News Asia|accessdate=2009-06-29}} {{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref>

Lee kicked off the second half of the season with defeat to Sony Dwi Kuncoro in the [[2009 BWF World Championships|world meets]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Top seeds Lee, Zhou tumble out of worlds|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Sports/More-Sports/Badminton/Top-seeds-Lee-Zhou-tumble-out-of-worlds/articleshow/4894462.cms|accessdate=2010-10-17|newspaper=The Times of India|date=14 August 2009}} {{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref> but went on to win the Macau Open in August.<ref>{{cite news|last=Paul|first=Rajes|title=Badminton: Choong Hann comes up short in second straight final|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2009/8/31/sports/4621057|accessdate=2010-05-17|newspaper=The Star|date=31 August 2009}}</ref> He reached the semi-final in the China Masters, but once again failed to beat his all time rival Lin Dan.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lin fights into China Masters final|url=http://www.china.org.cn/sports/2009-09/20/content_18558812.htm|accessdate=2010-06-17|newspaper=China.org.cn|date=20 September 2009}}</ref> Then, Lee participated in the Japan Open. He only managed to reach the second round of the Open,<ref>{{cite news|title=Chong Wei sent packing|url=http://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news.cfm?NewsID=67788|accessdate=2010-06-17|newspaper=Daily Express|date=25 September 2009}} {{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref> before winning the Hong Kong Open in November.<ref>{{cite news|title=World No. 1 Lee wins first title after injury break at Hong Kong Badminton Open|url=http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90783/91323/6813577.html|accessdate=2010-06-17|newspaper=People's Daily Online|date=15 November 2009}}</ref> His inconsistency saw him tumble down in the first round of the China Open.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jorgensen enters China Open badminton final with luck|url=http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90779/94835/6819941.html|accessdate=2010-06-17|newspaper=People's Daily Online|date=21 November 2010}}</ref> In December, Lee defended his Super Series Masters Finals title, which saw the competition played without the top badminton players in the world.<ref>{{cite news|title=Malaysia grabs three of five Super Series titles|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/badminton/Malaysia-grabs-three-of-five-Super-Series-titles/articleshow/5308192.cms|accessdate=2010-06-17|newspaper=The Times of India|date=6 December 2009|agency=AFP}} {{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref>

===2010===
Lee started the year with the title in all events he took part, his first treble in the Super Series titles. He gained his first ever [[2010 Korea Open Super Series|Korea Open]] crown,<ref>{{cite news|title=Badminton: China dominate at Korea Open|url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_sports/view/1031332/1/.html|accessdate=2010-06-17|newspaper=channelnewsasia.com|date=17 January 2010}} {{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref> sixth [[2010 Malaysia Super Series|Malaysia Open]],<ref>{{cite news|title=PROTON Malaysia Open 2010: China 3 Malaysia 2|url=http://bwfbadminton.org/news_item.aspx?id=30169|accessdate=2010-06-17|newspaper=Badminton World Federation|date=24 January 2010}} {{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref> and defeated [[Kenichi Tago]] to win the oldest and prestigious badminton championship in the world, the [[2010 All England Super Series|All England Open]], his first since he took part in [[2004 All England Open Badminton Championships|2004]].<ref>{{cite news|title=World No.1 Lee clinches men's title at All England|url=http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/sports/2010-03/15/content_9590776.htm|accessdate=2010-06-17|newspaper=China Daily|date=15 March 2010}}</ref>

Lee participated in the [[2010 Thomas & Uber Cup|Thomas Cup]] in his home ground. He managed to defeat Kenichi Tago and take the first point, despite Malaysia's eventual loss (2–3) to Japan.<ref>{{cite news|title=Japan loss, outburst hit Malaysia's Thomas Cup hopes|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Sports/More-Sports/Badminton/Japan-loss-outburst-hit-Malaysias-Thomas-Cup-hopes/articleshow/5920816.cms|accessdate=2010-06-17|newspaper=The Times of India|date=12 May 2010}} {{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref> In the quarter-finals, he beat Peter Gade, thus helping to secure Malaysia's place in the semi-finals.<ref>{{cite news|title=Thomas Cup: Malaysia in semi-final with 3–2 win over Denmark|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2010/5/12/sports/20100512190043&sec=sports|accessdate=2010-06-17|newspaper=The Star|date=12 May 2010}}</ref> In the semi-finals against China, Lee was defeated by Lin Dan, which ended his 18-match unbeaten record since the start of the year.<ref>{{cite news|title=Misbun expects Chong Wei to return stronger after Lin Dan jolt|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2010/5/16/sports/6273735&sec=sports|accessdate=2010-06-17|newspaper=The Star|date=16 May 2010}}</ref>

In June, Lee participated in the [[2009 Singapore Super Series|Singapore Open]] losing in the quarter-finals.<ref>{{cite news|last=Gilmour|first=Rod |title=Malaysia's Lee Chong Wei sent packing from Singapore badminton Open|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/badminton/7839976/Malaysias-Lee-Chong-Wei-sent-packing-from-Singapore-badminton-Open.html|accessdate=2010-06-29|newspaper=Telegraph.co.uk|date=19 June 2010}}</ref> However, Lee bounced back winning the [[2009 Indonesia Super Series|Indonesia Open]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Malaysia's Lee Chong Wei defeats Taufik Hidayat to lift Indonesia Open|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/badminton/7857830/Malaysias-Lee-Chong-Wei-defeats-Taufik-Hidayat-to-lift-Indonesia-Open.html|accessdate=2009-06-29|newspaper=Telegraph.co.uk|date=27 June 2010}}</ref> Malaysian Open Grand Prix Gold in July,<ref>{{cite news|last=Gilmour|first=Rod|title=Malaysian Open 2010: Lee Chong Wei predictably lifts home Grand Prix|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/badminton/7883902/Malaysian-Open-2010-Lee-Chong-Wei-predictably-lifts-home-Grand-Prix.html|accessdate=2010-08-02|newspaper=Telegraph.co.uk|date=11 July 2010}}</ref> and Macau Open in August.<ref>{{cite news|last=Paul|first=Rajes|title=Hyun-il concedes walkover to Chong Wei in Macau final|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2010/8/2/sports/6778336&sec=sports|accessdate=2010-08-03|newspaper=The Star|date=2 August 2010}}</ref> In late August, Lee suffered a shock exit in another attempt for the [[2010 BWF World Championships|World Championships]], but was beaten by Taufik Hidayat in the quarter-finals.<ref>{{cite news|last=Gilmour|first=Rod|title=World Badminton Championships 2010: Lee Chong Wei and Lin Dan in shock exits|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/badminton/7968624/World-Badminton-Championships-2010-Lee-Chong-Wei-and-Lin-Dan-in-shock-exits.html|accessdate=2010-08-30|newspaper=Telegraph.co.uk|date=27 August 2010}}</ref> Misbun cited that the loss was due to the back injury he picked-up after the match against [[Rajiv Ouseph]] in the third round.<ref>{{cite news|title=Unexpected back injury crushes Lee’s world title hopes|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2010/8/29/sports/6941858&sec=sports|accessdate=2010-08-30|newspaper=The Star|date=29 August 2010}}</ref> On 26 September, Lee beat his arch rival Lin Dan in the [[2010 Japan Super Series|Japan Open]], the only title not taken by Chinese players in the tournament.<ref>{{cite news|title=London 2012 – Chong Wei foils Chinese clean-sweep|url=http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/26092010/58/london-2012-chong-wei-foils-chinese-clean-sweep.html|accessdate=2010-09-27|newspaper=Yahoo! Eurosport|date=26 September 2010|agency=Reuters}}</ref>

In October, he helped Malaysia to beat India to defend the gold medal at the [[2010 Commonwealth Games]] [[Badminton at the 2010 Commonwealth Games – Mixed team|mixed team event]], then he successfully defended his gold medal once again in the singles event a few days later.<ref>{{cite news|title=Malaysia scores badminton gold rush|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/10/14/3038837.htm?site=sport&section=more|accessdate=2010-10-14|newspaper=ABC Grandstand Sport|date=14 October 2010|agency=AFP}}</ref> The following month he won a silver medal at the [[Badminton at the 2010 Asian Games|Asian Games]]. Despite beating reigning World Champion [[Chen Jin]] in the semi-final, Lee once again tasted defeat at the hands of his great rival, Lin Dan, in the final.<ref>{{cite news|title=Asian Games: Lin Dan powers past Lee to grab badminton gold|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/16th-asian-games-2010/other-top-stories/Asian-Games-Lin-Dan-powers-past-Lee-to-grab-badminton-gold/articleshow/6965160.cms|accessdate=2010-11-21|newspaper=The Times of India|date=21 November 2010}} {{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref> At season's end, he bagged his second consecutive [[2010 Hong Kong Super Series|Hong Kong Open]] title,<ref>{{cite news|title=Lee Chong Wei take Hong Kong Open title|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/badminton/Lee-Chong-Wei-take-Hong-Kong-Open-title/articleshow/7087779.cms|accessdate=2010-12-12|newspaper=The Times of India|date=12 December 2010}} {{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref> and third consecutive [[2010 BWF Super Series Masters Finals|Super Series Master Finals]] title, where the tournament was held in January 2011.<ref>{{cite news|last=Thompson|first=Dave|title=Chong Wei lands third Super Series Finals title|url=http://in.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-54030920110109|accessdate=2011-01-09|newspaper=Reuters India|date=9 January 2011}}</ref>

===2011===
In January, Lee won his seventh [[2011 Malaysia Super Series|Malaysia Open]] title by defeating Taufik Hidayat from Indonesia in the final.<ref>{{cite news|last=Paul|first=Rajes|title=Lee just too good for Taufik in final|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2011/1/24/sports/7858025&sec=sports|accessdate=2011-01-24|newspaper=The Star|date=24 January 2011}}</ref> However, he failed to defend the [[2011 Korea Open Super Series Premier|Korea Open]] title, the world's first ever million-dollar badminton tournament, after being beaten by Lin Dan from China in three games.<ref>{{cite news|title=China cash in at $1.2 million Korean Open|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/badminton/China-cash-in-at-12-million-Korean-Open/articleshow/7394124.cms|accessdate=2011-02-02|newspaper=The Times of India|date=31 January 2011|agency=Reuters}} {{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref> In March, Lee cruised into the final of the [[2011 All England Super Series Premier|All England Open]] for the third consecutive time and retained his title successfully with a convincing straight games victory over Lin Dan, and was praised by prime minister Najib Tun Razak.<ref>{{cite news|last=Gilmour|first=Rod|title=All England Badminton 2011: Lee Chong Wei gets a prime-time call after retaining title in Birmingham|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/badminton/8379603/All-England-Badminton-2011-Lee-Chong-Wei-gets-a-prime-time-call-after-retaining-title-in-Birmingham.html|accessdate=2011-03-14|newspaper=The Telegraph|date=13 March 2011}}</ref>

On [[Labour Day]], he won his first ever [[2011 India Super Series|India Open]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Chong Wei wins India Open Super Series|url=http://www.inewsone.com/2011/05/01/chong-wei-wins-india-open-super-series/47387|accessdate=2011-05-01|newspaper=News One|date=1 May 2011}}</ref> and also his third consecutive Malaysia Open Grand Prix Gold title a week later.<ref>{{cite news|title=Chong Wei wins Malaysia Open|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2011/5/8/sports/20110508191750&sec=sports|accessdate=2011-05-08|newspaper=The Star|date=8 May 2011}}</ref> Despite the fact that Lee won all the matches he played during the [[2011 Sudirman Cup|Sudirman Cup]], Malaysia's journey ended in quarterfinals, after being beaten by South Korea 2–3.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lee Chong Wei primed for Indonesia|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-24/badminton/29577552_1_indonesia-top-players-malaysia|accessdate=2011-05-30|newspaper=The Times of India|date=24 May 2011}} {{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Lee, Gade prove class at Sudirman Cup|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-25/badminton/29580847_1_sudirman-cup-victory-lee-chong-wei|accessdate=2011-05-30|newspaper=The Times of India|date=25 May 2011}} {{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Sudirman Cup: Malaysia fails to qualify for semis|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2011/5/26/sports/20110526230926&sec=sports|accessdate=2011-05-30|newspaper=The Star|date=26 May 2011}}</ref> In late June, he won the [[2011 Indonesia Super Series Premier|Indonesia Open]], becoming the first non-Indonesian player to complete the hat-trick in the tournament.<ref>{{cite news|title=London 2012 – Lee Chong Wei completes Indonesia hat-trick|url=http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/26062011/58/london-2012-lee-chong-wei-completes-indonesia-hat-trick.html|accessdate=2011-06-27|newspaper=Yahoo! Eurosport|date=26 June 2011}}</ref>

Lee's hopes of becoming the first Malaysian to win gold in the World Championships were dashed after defeat by Lin Dan in the final. Lee led for most of the match but lost two important match points in the rubber game.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lin, Wang keep Chinese badminton sweep on track|url=http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hWZ1U5JWPqp9Lsgo9jYn0nObcbLA?docId=CNG.7f708543d75c273d28c071039eaf521f.71|accessdate=2011-08-14|newspaper=AFP|date=14 August 2011}}</ref> In September, Lee also failed to defend his [[2011 Japan Super Series|Japan Open]] crown after defeat by China's rising star Chen Long.<ref>{{cite news|title=Chen shocks Lee to win Japan Open badminton tournament|url=http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hObNtkfMmN2K4Eeu6t8h-hqu4kZA?docId=CNG.44ffeaa213663326c4fdcd02749b5d11.81|accessdate=2011-09-26|newspaper=AFP|date=25 September 2011}}</ref> In October, he lost to Chen Long again in his bid for his second Denmark Open title.<ref>{{cite news|title=Chen Long wins Denmark Open, stunning Lee again|url=http://www.china.org.cn/sports/2011-10/24/content_23707545.htm|accessdate=2011-10-24|newspaper=China.org.cn|date=24 October 2011}}</ref> He won the [[2011 French Super Series|French Open]] a week later.<ref>{{cite news|last=Paul|first=Rajes|title=World No. 1 Chong Wei rakes in another title in France|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2011/10/31/sports/9806769&sec=sports|accessdate=2011-10-31|newspaper=The Star|date=31 October 2011}}</ref> This was followed by triple semi-finals exit in the [[2011 Hong Kong Super Series|Hong Kong Open]],<ref>{{cite news|last=Danlu|first=Tang|title="Super Dan" ends Lee Chong Wei, Baun upsets Wang Shixian at HK Badminton Open|url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/sports/2011-11/20/c_131257749.htm|accessdate=2011-11-20|newspaper=English.news.cn|date=20 November 2011}}</ref> the [[2011 China Open Super Series Premier|China Open]],<ref>{{cite news|last=Paul|first=Rajes|title=Chong Wei’s reign under threat from resurgent world champ|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2011/11/27/sports/9985998&sec=sports|accessdate=2011-11-27|newspaper=The Star|date=27 November 2011}}</ref> and the [[2011 BWF Super Series Masters Finals|Super Series Master Finals]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Paul|first=Rajes|title=Tired Lee crumbles|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2011/12/18/sports/10120794&sec=sports|accessdate=2011-12-18|newspaper=The Star|date=18 December 2011}}</ref>

===2012===
[[File:Lee Chong Wei Prepares To Smash.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Playing in the semifinals of the [[Badminton at the 2012 Summer Olympics|2012 Olympics]]]]
Lee started the Olympic year with the first Super Series tournament of the season, the [[2012 Korea Open Super Series Premier|Korea Open]]. In a repeat of the previous year's final, he avenged his loss to Lin Dan by defeating him in three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lee beats foe Lin Dan in Korea Open final|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/badminton/Lee-beats-foe-Lin-Dan-in-Korea-Open-final/articleshow/11413368.cms|accessdate=2012-01-08|newspaper=The Times of India|date=8 January 2012}} {{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref> A week later, he captured his fifth straight and eighth [[2012 Malaysia Super Series|Malaysia Open]] title, thus equalling the number of home titles held by [[Wong Peng Soon]] who won them between 1940 and 1953.<ref>{{cite news|title=Badminton-Chong Wei wins Malaysia Open for Olympic boost|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/15/badminton-malaysia-chong-idUSL3E8CF0DR20120115|accessdate=2012-01-16|newspaper=Reuters|date=15 January 2012}}</ref>

In March, Lee lost in the [[2012 All England Super Series Premier|All England Open]] when he bowed out in the second game after receiving medical help on three occasions. This also dashed Lee's hopes of becoming the first man to win three successive All England Open titles.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lin Dan beats Chong Wei for 5th All England title|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/badminton/Lin-Dan-beats-Chong-Wei-for-5th-All-England-title/articleshow/12224631.cms|accessdate=2012-03-12|newspaper=The Times of India|date=11 March 2012}} {{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref> In April, he was defeated by South Korean Shon Wan-ho in the final of the [[2012 India Super Series|India Open]],<ref>{{cite news|title=India Open final: Wan stuns Chong Wei, Li Xuerui wins|url=http://www.firstpost.com/sports/india-open-final-wan-stuns-chong-wei-li-xuerui-wins-292689.html|accessdate=2012-05-01|newspaper=Firstpost|date=30 April 2012}}</ref> but retained his Malaysia Open Grand Prix Gold title for the fourth time in a row in May.<ref>{{cite news|title=Chong wei retains gp gold title|url=http://www.theborneopost.com/2012/05/07/chong-wei-retains-gp-gold-title/|accessdate=2012-05-08|newspaper=Borneo Post|date=7 May 2012}}</ref> Lee was out for three to four weeks after suffering an [[ankle]] injury during the [[2012 Thomas & Uber Cup|Thomas Cup]] Group C tie against Denmark.<ref>{{cite news|last=Paul|first=Rajes|title=Chong Wei out for three to four weeks after ankle injury|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2012/5/23/sports/11343632&sec=sports|accessdate=2012-05-23|newspaper=The Star|date=23 May 2012}}</ref>

Lee returned to the court for the first time after recovering from his injury to play in the [[Badminton at the 2012 Summer Olympics|London Olympic Games]]. He closely beat [[Ville Lång]] of Finland in rubber games for the first round,<ref>{{cite news|title=SLOW START: Chong Wei prepares for Indonesia’s Santoso|url=http://www.nst.com.my/sports/badminton/first-hurdle-over-1.117668|accessdate=2012-08-05|newspaper=New Straits Times|date=1 August 2012}}</ref> and blamed pressure for close defeat.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rusty Chong Wei blames pressure for close call in first round|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/olympics/story.aspx?file=/2012/8/1/olympics/11768537&sec=Olympics|accessdate=2012-08-05|newspaper=The Star|date=1 August 2012}}</ref> In the second round, he eased to a victory against Indonesia's [[Simon Santoso]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Chong Wei gives improved display to reach quarter-finals|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/olympics/story.aspx?file=/2012/8/2/olympics/11780351&sec=Olympics|accessdate=2012-08-05|newspaper=The Star|date=2 August 2012}}</ref> before beating [[Kashyap Parupalli]] of India in the quarter-finals.<ref>{{cite news|title=Chong Wei declares he’s going for top prize after slaying Kashyap|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/olympics/story.aspx?file=/2012/8/3/olympics/11789465&sec=Olympics|accessdate=2012-08-05|newspaper=The Star|date=3 August 2012}}</ref> In the semi-finals, he beat [[Chen Long]] of [[China at the 2012 Summer Olympics|China]] in straight sets despite early predictions that Chen would be difficult to beat, and set up a repeat of 2008's final against Lin Dan.<ref>{{cite news|title=Heroic Chong Wei sinks Chen Long|url=http://www.nst.com.my/latest/heroic-chong-wei-sinks-chen-long-1.119311|accessdate=2012-08-05|newspaper=New Straits Times|date=3 August 2012}}</ref> This is the second meeting in the [[Wembley Arena]] for both players after the 2011 World Championships. Lee led the match after winning the first game but Lin brought it to the rubber games. Despite leading for most of the time in the third game, Lin managed to level the point and edge him narrowly by 21–19, forcing Lee to settle for silver once more.<ref name=London2012/> [[BBC Sport]] analyst [[Gail Emms]] said, "You couldn't have asked for any more from Lee Chong Wei."<ref>{{cite news|title=Olympics badminton: Lin Dan defeats Lee Chong Wei for gold|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/18906878|accessdate=2012-08-05|newspaper=BBC Sport|date=5 August 2012}}</ref>

He won the [[2012 Japan Super Series|Japan Open]] and [[2012 Denmark Super Series Premier|Denmark Open]] on his return since the London Olympic Games,<ref>{{cite news|title=Boonsak downed in Japan Open|url=http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews/313643/lee-beats-boonsak-wins-japan-open-title|accessdate=2012-09-23|newspaper=Bangkok Post|date=2012-09-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Paul|first=Rajes|title=Chong Wei rules Denmark Open on his birthday|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2012/10/22/sports/12207985&sec=sports|accessdate=2012-10-22|newspaper=The Star|date=2012-10-22}}</ref> but lost in the final of the [[2012 Hong Kong Super Series|Hong Kong Open]], only a few days after his marriage.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lee Chong Wei loses to Chen Long in Hong Kong Open final|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2012/11/25/sports/20121125204417&sec=sports|accessdate=2012-12-08|newspaper=The Star|date=2012-11-25}}</ref> Lee ended the year with a loss in the opening match of the Super Series Master Finals and subsequently pulled out of tournament due to thigh injury.<ref>{{cite news|last=Teik Huat|first=Lim|title=World Super Series: Chong Wei goes down in opener, pulls out from tournament due to injury|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2012/12/12/sports/20121212203511&sec=sports|accessdate=2012-12-31|newspaper=The Star|date=2012-12-12}}</ref>

===2013===
Lee took the [[2013 Korea Open Super Series Premier|Korea Open]] title for the third time.<ref>{{cite news|last=Paul|first=Rajes|title=Chong Wei gets off to a roaring start by clinching Korean Open title|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/1/14/sports/12572293&sec=sports|accessdate=2013-01-15|newspaper=The Star|date=2013-01-14}}</ref> A week later, he captured his ninth [[2013 Malaysia Super Series|Malaysia Open]] title, which broke the record of eight titles previously held by [[Wong Peng Soon]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Datuk Lee Chong Wei wins ninth Malaysian Open title|url=http://www.theborneopost.com/2013/01/21/datuk-lee-chong-wei-wins-ninth-malaysian-open-title/|accessdate=2013-01-21|newspaper=Borneo Post|date=2013-01-21}}</ref> Lee then lost in the final of the [[2013 All England Super Series Premier|All England Open]] to Chen Long. Lee said he was disappointed with his performance during the tournament, despite marching into the final.<ref>{{cite news|first=An|title=Chinese Chen Long beats Lee Chong Wei to win first All England Open title|url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/sports/2013-03/11/c_132223774.htm|accessdate=2013-03-14|newspaper=English.news.cn|date=2013-03-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Badminton: Ambitious Lee Chong Wei wants to forget his win|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/3/9/sports/20130309082926&sec=sports|accessdate=2013-03-14|newspaper=The Star|date=2013-03-09}}</ref>

In April, he lost in the semi-finals of the [[2013 Australia Open Grand Prix Gold|Australia Open]], to the young Chinese player Tian Houwei.<ref>{{cite news|title=Chong Wei fails to qualify for Australia Open Final|url=http://www.nst.com.my/latest/chong-wei-fails-to-qualify-for-australia-open-final-1.249666|accessdate=2013-04-13|newspaper=News Straits Times|date=2013-04-06}}</ref> He then bagged the second [[2013 India Super Series|India Open]] title and fifth [[2013 Indonesia Super Series Premier|Indonesia Open]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Brahma|first=Biswajyoti|title=Lee Chong Wei lifts men's title at India Open|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-28/badminton/38877760_1_lee-chong-wei-india-open-super-series-satoko-suetsuna|accessdate=2013-04-30|newspaper=The Times of India|date=2013-04-28}} {{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Badminton: Lee Chong Wei wins 5th Indonesia Open title|url=http://www.nst.com.my/latest/badminton-lee-chong-wei-wins-5th-indonesia-open-title-1.301442?cache=03%252F7.198169%2F7.260835|accessdate=2013-06-17|newspaper=New Straits Times|date=2013-06-16}}</ref> In August, Lee eventually marched into the final of the [[2013 BWF World Championships|World Championships]], but Lee's hopes were once again dashed in a repeat of his 2011 final and 2010 Asian Games defeat against Lin Dan. He suffered leg cramps late into the third game. After attempting to continue, he had to retire and was subsequently stretchered to hospital.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lee Chong Wei retires hurt to give 'wildcard' Lin Dan record 5th world badminton title|url=http://sports.ndtv.com/othersports/badminton/212215-world-badminton-championships-lin-dan-takes-mens-singles-title-after-lee-chong-wei-retires-hurt|accessdate=2013-08-11|newspaper=NDTV Sports|date=2013-08-11}}</ref>

In September, he took the [[2013 Japan Super Series|Japan Open]] title for fourth time.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sukumar|first=Dev|title=Yonex Open Japan 2013: Day 6 - Teen Triumphs in Amazing Campaign|url=http://bwfbadminton.org/news_item.aspx?id=77269|accessdate=2013-09-27|newspaper=Badminton World Federation|date=2013-09-22}}</ref>

==Awards==
Below is the list of awards won by Lee.

{| class=wikitable
!Awards
!Year
!Total
!Ref
|-
|Penang Sportsman
|2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
|6
|<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/state_news/news.php?id=194468&cat=nt|title=Nicol Again Bags Top Penang Sports Award|date=29 April 2006|publisher=Bernama|accessdate=2008-11-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.kwongwah.com.my/news/2008/11/19/34.html|title=李宗伟/林莉莉当选槟最佳男女运动员|date=19 November 2008|publisher=Kwong Wah Yit Poh|language=Chinese|accessdate=2008-12-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=2008年檳體育獎‧李宗偉膺最佳男運動員|url=http://www.guangming.com.my/node/53907|accessdate=2010-11-21|newspaper=Guang Ming Daily|date=9 August 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=2009年檳州體育頒獎禮 妮柯宗偉再膺最佳運動員|url=http://www.chinapress.com.my/content_new.asp?dt=2010-10-18&sec=sports&art=1018ss21.txt|accessdate=2010-11-21|newspaper=ChinePress.com|date=17 October 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Chong Wei, Nicol David crowned Penang Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2011/11/29/sports/20111129151836|accessdate=2013-04-30|newspaper=The Star|date=2011-11-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Chong Wei, Nicol David are Penang sportsman, sportswoman again|url=http://www.mmail.com.my/story/chong-wei-nicol-david-are-penang-sportsman-sportswoman-again-37839|accessdate=2013-04-30|newspaper=The Malay Mail|date=2012-11-19}}</ref>
|-
|National Sportsman
|2005, 2008, 2011, 2012
|4
|<ref>{{cite news|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2006/4/5/sports/13867745&sec=sports|title=Sports Awards: Chong Wei steals the thunder|last=Teik Huat|first=Lim|date=5 April 2006|publisher=The Star|accessdate=2009-03-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Anugerah Olahragawan, Olahragawati Kebangsaan 2008|url=http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?dt=0324&pg=su_01.htm&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Sukan&y=2009|accessdate=2010-11-21|newspaper=Utusan Malaysia Online|date=24 March 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Chong Wei and Pandelela named 2011 sportsman and sportswoman|url=http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/4/17/nation/20120417224614&sec=nation|accessdate=2013-04-30|newspaper=The Star|date=2012-04-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Chong Wei, Pandelela crowned 2012 National Sportsman, Sportswoman|url=http://www.mysinchew.com/node/85499|accessdate=2013-04-30|newspaper=Sin Chew Jit Poh|date=2013-03-17}}</ref>
|-
|BWF Player of the Year
|2009, 2010, 2011
|3
|<ref name=BWFA>{{cite web|title=Male/Female Player of the Year Award|url=http://bwfbadminton.org/file_download.aspx?id=406985&tid=1|publisher=BWF|accessdate=2011-12-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Lee Chong Wei and Wang Xiaoli/Yu Yang named 2011 BWF Players of the Year|url=http://bwfbadminton.org/news_item.aspx?id=56777|accessdate=2011-12-14|newspaper=BWF|date=12 December 2011}}</ref>
|-
|Olympian of the Year
|2008, 2012
|2
|<ref>{{cite news|url=http://malaysia.news.yahoo.com/bnm/20081212/tsp-sports-award-ocm-bm-cc21d00.html|title=Chong Wei and Yi Ting Receive Olympian Awards 2008|work=Bernama|date=13 December 2008|publisher=Yahoo! Malaysia News|accessdate=2008-12-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Paul|first=Rajes|title=Chong Wei and Pandelela named Olympians of the Year|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2012/12/15/sports/12465686&sec=sports|accessdate=2012-12-31|newspaper=The Star|date=2012-12-15}}</ref>
|-
|Sportswriters Association of Malaysia (SAM) Awards
|2009
|1
|<ref>{{cite news|url=http://malaysia.news.yahoo.com/bnm/20090612/tsp-sports-awards-sam-cc21d00.html|title=Chong Wei Wins SAM Sports Award|date=13 June 2009|work=Bernama|publisher=Yahoo! Malaysia News|accessdate=2009-06-29}}</ref>
|}

==Achievements==
{{further|Lee Chong Wei career statistics}}
===Career finals (49 titles, 27 runner-ups)===
{| class="sortable wikitable"
!Outcome
!Year
!Tournament
!Opponent in final
!Score
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#c0c0c0"|2
|align="center"|[[2013 Denmark Super Series Premier|2013]]
|[[Denmark Open]]
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Chen Long]]
|22–24, 19–21
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2013 Japan Super Series|2013]]
|[[Japan Open (badminton)|Japan Open]] <small>(4)</small>
|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Kenichi Tago]]
|23–21, 21–17
|-
|style="text-align:center; background:#c0c0c0"|2
|align="center"|[[2013 BWF World Championships|2013]]
|[[BWF World Championships|World Championships]]
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Lin Dan]]
|21–16, 13–21, 17–20<sup>{{abbr|r|retired}}</sup>
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2013 Indonesia Super Series Premier|2013]]
|[[Indonesia Open (badminton)|Indonesia Open]] <small>(5)</small>
|{{flagicon|GER}} [[Marc Zwiebler]]
|21–15, 21–14
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2013 India Super Series|2013]]
|[[India Open (badminton)|India Open]] <small>(2)</small>
|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Kenichi Tago]]
|21–15, 18–21, 21–17
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#c0c0c0"|2
|align="center"|[[2013 All England Super Series Premier|2013]]
|[[All England Open Badminton Championships|All England Open]]
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Chen Long]]
|17–21, 18–21
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2013 Malaysia Super Series|2013]]
|[[Malaysia Open (badminton)|Malaysia Open]] <small>(9)</small>
|{{flagicon|INA}} [[Sony Dwi Kuncoro]]
|21–7, 21–8
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2013 Korea Open Super Series Premier|2013]]
|[[Korea Open (badminton)|Korea Open]] <small>(3)</small>
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Du Pengyu]]
|21–12, 21–15
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#c0c0c0"|2
|align="center"|[[2012 Hong Kong Super Series|2012]]
|[[Hong Kong Open (badminton)|Hong Kong Open]]
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Chen Long]]
|19–21, 17–21
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2012 Denmark Super Series Premier|2012]]
|[[Denmark Open]] <small>(2)</small>
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Du Pengyu]]
|15–21, 21–12, 21–19
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2012 Japan Super Series|2012]]
|[[Japan Open (badminton)|Japan Open]] <small>(3)</small>
|{{flagicon|THA}} [[Boonsak Ponsana]]
|21–18, 21–18
|-
|style="text-align:center; background:#c0c0c0"|2
|align="center"|[[Badminton at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Men's singles|2012]]
|[[Badminton at the Summer Olympics|Olympic Games]]
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Lin Dan]]
|21–15, 10–21, 19–21
|- style="background:#ffffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2012 BWF Grand Prix Gold and Grand Prix#Malaysia Open|2012]]
|[[Malaysia Open Grand Prix Gold]] <small>(4)</small>
|{{flagicon|INA}} [[Sony Dwi Kuncoro]]
|17–21, 21–8, 21–10
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#c0c0c0"|2
|align="center"|[[2012 India Super Series|2012]]
|[[India Open (badminton)|India Open]]
|{{flagicon|KOR}} [[Shon Wan-ho]]
|18–21, 21–14, 19–21
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#c0c0c0"|2
|align="center"|[[2012 All England Super Series Premier|2012]]
|[[All England Open Badminton Championships|All England Open]]
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Lin Dan]]
|19–21, 2–6<sup>{{abbr|r|retired}}</sup>
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2012 Malaysia Super Series|2012]]
|[[Malaysia Open (badminton)|Malaysia Open]] <small>(8)</small>
|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Kenichi Tago]]
|21–6, 21–13
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2012 Korea Open Super Series Premier|2012]]
|[[Korea Open (badminton)|Korea Open]] <small>(2)</small>
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Lin Dan]]
|12–21, 21–18, 21–14
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2011 French Super Series|2011]]
|[[French Open (badminton)|French Open]] <small>(2)</small>
|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Kenichi Tago]]
|21–16, 21–11
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#c0c0c0"|2
|align="center"|[[2011 Denmark Super Series Premier|2011]]
|[[Denmark Open]]
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Chen Long]]
|15–21, 18–21
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#c0c0c0"|2
|align="center"|[[2011 Japan Super Series|2011]]
|[[Japan Open (badminton)|Japan Open]]
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Chen Long]]
|8–21, 21–10, 19–21
|-
|style="text-align:center; background:#c0c0c0"|2
|align="center"|[[2011 BWF World Championships|2011]]
|[[BWF World Championships|World Championships]]
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Lin Dan]]
|22–20, 14–21, 21–23
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2011 Indonesia Super Series Premier|2011]]
|[[Indonesia Open (badminton)|Indonesia Open]] <small>(4)</small>
|{{flagicon|DEN}} [[Peter Gade]]
|21–11, 21–7
|- style="background:#ffffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2011 BWF Grand Prix Gold and Grand Prix#Malaysia Open|2011]]
|[[Malaysia Open Grand Prix Gold]] <small>(3)</small>
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Bao Chunlai]]
|21–9, 21–19
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2011 India Super Series|2011]]
|[[India Open (badminton)|India Open]] <small>(1)</small>
|{{flagicon|DEN}} [[Peter Gade]]
|21–12, 12–21, 21–15
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2011 All England Super Series Premier|2011]]
|[[All England Open Badminton Championships|All England Open]] <small>(2)</small>
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Lin Dan]]
|21–17, 21–17
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#c0c0c0"|2
|align="center"|[[2011 Korea Open Super Series Premier|2011]]
|[[Korea Open (badminton)|Korea Open]]
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Lin Dan]]
|19–21, 21–14, 16–21
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2011 Malaysia Super Series|2011]]
|[[Malaysia Open (badminton)|Malaysia Open]] <small>(7)</small>
|{{flagicon|INA}} [[Taufik Hidayat]]
|21–8, 21–17
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2010 BWF Super Series Masters Finals|2010]]
|[[BWF Super Series Masters Finals|Super Series Masters Finals]] <small>(3)</small>
|{{flagicon|DEN}} [[Peter Gade]]
|21–9, 21–14
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2010 Hong Kong Super Series|2010]]
|[[Hong Kong Open (badminton)|Hong Kong Open]] <small>(2)</small>
|{{flagicon|INA}} [[Taufik Hidayat]]
|21–19, 21–9
|-
|style="text-align:center; background:#c0c0c0"|2
|align="center"|[[Badminton at the 2010 Asian Games|2010]]
|[[Badminton at the Asian Games|Asian Games]]
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Lin Dan]]
|13–21, 21–15, 10–21
|-
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[Badminton at the 2010 Commonwealth Games|2010]]
|[[Badminton at the Commonwealth Games|Commonwealth Games]] <small>(2)</small>
|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[Rajiv Ouseph]]
|21–10, 21–8
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2010 Japan Super Series|2010]]
|[[Japan Open (badminton)|Japan Open]] <small>(2)</small>
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Lin Dan]]
|22–20, 16–21, 21–17
|- style="background:#ffffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2010 BWF Grand Prix Gold and Grand Prix#Macau Open|2010]]
|[[Macau Open Badminton Championships|Macau Open Grand Prix Gold]] <small>(2)</small>
|{{flagicon|KOR}} [[Lee Hyun-il]]
| No match
|- style="background:#ffffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2010 BWF Grand Prix Gold and Grand Prix#Malaysia Open|2010]]
|[[Malaysia Open Grand Prix Gold]] <small>(2)</small>
|{{flagicon|MAS}} [[Wong Choong Hann]]
|21–8, 14–21, 21–15
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2010 Indonesia Super Series|2010]]
|[[Indonesia Open (badminton)|Indonesia Open]] <small>(3)</small>
|{{flagicon|INA}} [[Taufik Hidayat]]
|21–19, 21–8
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2010 All-England Super Series|2010]]
|[[All England Open Badminton Championships|All England Open]] <small>(1)</small>
|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Kenichi Tago]]
|21–19, 21–19
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2010 Malaysia Super Series|2010]]
|[[Malaysia Open (badminton)|Malaysia Open]] <small>(6)</small>
|{{flagicon|THA}} [[Boonsak Ponsana]]
|21–13, 21–7
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2010 Korea Open Super Series|2010]]
|[[Korea Open (badminton)|Korea Open]] <small>(1)</small>
|{{flagicon|DEN}} [[Peter Gade]]
|21–12, 21–11
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|2009
|[[BWF Super Series Masters Finals|Super Series Masters Finals]] <small>(2)</small>
|{{flagicon|KOR}} [[Park Sung-hwan]]
|21–17, 21–17
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|2009
|[[Hong Kong Open (badminton)|Hong Kong Open]] <small>(1)</small>
|{{flagicon|DEN}} [[Peter Gade]]
|21–13, 13–21, 21–16
|- style="background:#ffffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2009 BWF Grand Prix Gold and Grand Prix#Macau Open|2009]]
|[[Macau Open Badminton Championships|Macau Open Grand Prix Gold]] <small>(1)</small>
|{{flagicon|MAS}} [[Wong Choong Hann]]
|21–15, 21–19
|- style="background:#ffffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2009 BWF Grand Prix Gold and Grand Prix#Malaysia Open|2009]]
|[[Malaysia Open Grand Prix Gold]] <small>(1)</small>
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Chen Long]]
|21–16, 21–9
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2009 Indonesia Super Series|2009]]
|[[Indonesia Open (badminton)|Indonesia Open]] <small>(2)</small>
|{{flagicon|INA}} [[Taufik Hidayat]]
|21–9, 21–14
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2009 Swiss Open Super Series|2009]]
|[[Swiss Open (badminton)|Swiss Open]] <small>(2)</small>
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Lin Dan]]
|21–16, 21–16
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#c0c0c0"|2
|align="center"|[[2009 All England Super Series|2009]]
|[[All England Open Badminton Championships|All England Open]]
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Lin Dan]]
|19–21, 12–21
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#c0c0c0"|2
|align="center"|[[2009 Korea Open Super Series|2009]]
|[[Korea Open (badminton)|Korea Open]]
|{{flagicon|DEN}} [[Peter Gade]]
|18–21, 21–10, 17–21
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2009 Malaysia Super Series|2009]]
|[[Malaysia Open (badminton)|Malaysia Open]] <small>(5)</small>
|{{flagicon|KOR}} [[Park Sung-hwan]]
|21–14, 21–13
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2008 BWF Super Series Masters Finals|2008]]
|[[BWF Super Series Masters Finals|Super Series Masters Finals]] <small>(1)</small>
|{{flagicon|DEN}} [[Peter Gade]]
|21–8, 21–16
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#c0c0c0"|2
|align="center"|[[2008 China Open Super Series|2008]]
|[[China Open (badminton)|China Open]]
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Lin Dan]]
|18–21, 9–21
|- style="background:#ffffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#c0c0c0"|2
|align="center"|[[2008 BWF Grand Prix Gold and Grand Prix#Macau Open|2008]]
|[[Macau Open Badminton Championships|Macau Open Grand Prix Gold]]
|{{flagicon|INA}} [[Taufik Hidayat]]
|19–21, 15–21
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#c0c0c0"|2
|align="center"|[[2008 Japan Super Series|2008]]
|[[Japan Open (badminton)|Japan Open]]
|{{flagicon|INA}} [[Sony Dwi Kuncoro]]
|17–21, 11–21
|-
|style="text-align:center; background:#c0c0c0"|2
|align="center"|[[Badminton at the 2008 Summer Olympics|2008]]
|[[Badminton at the Summer Olympics|Olympic Games]]
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Lin Dan]]
|12–21, 8–21
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2008 Singapore Super Series|2008]]
|[[Singapore Open (badminton)|Singapore Open]]
|{{flagicon|INA}} [[Simon Santoso]]
|21–13, 21–5
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#c0c0c0"|2
|align="center"|[[2008 Swiss Open Super Series|2008]]
|[[Swiss Open (badminton)|Swiss Open]]
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Lin Dan]]
|13–21, 18–21
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2008 Malaysia Super Series|2008]]
|[[Malaysia Open (badminton)|Malaysia Open]] <small>(4)</small>
|{{flagicon|KOR}} [[Lee Hyun-il]]
|21–15, 11–21, 21–17
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#c0c0c0"|2
|align="center"|[[2007 Hong Kong Super Series|2007]]
|[[Hong Kong Open (badminton)|Hong Kong Open]]
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Lin Dan]]
|21–9, 15–21, 15–21
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#c0c0c0"|2
|align="center"|[[2007 China Open Super Series|2007]]
|[[China Open (badminton)|China Open]]
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Bao Chunlai]]
|12–21, 13–21
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2007 French Super Series|2007]]
|[[French Open (badminton)|French Open]] <small>(1)</small>
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Bao Chunlai]]
|21–11, 21–14
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2007 Japan Super Series|2007]]
|[[Japan Open (badminton)|Japan Open]] <small>(1)</small>
|{{flagicon|INA}} [[Taufik Hidayat]]
|22–20, 19–21, 21–19
|- style="background:#ffffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2007 BWF Grand Prix Gold and Grand Prix#Philippines Open|2007]]
|[[Philippines Open (badminton)|Philippines Open Grand Prix Gold]]
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Chen Hong (badminton)|Chen Hong]]
|21–9, 21–15
|- style="background:#ccffcc"
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2007 Indonesia Super Series|2007]]
|[[Indonesia Open (badminton)|Indonesia Open]] <small>(1)</small>
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Bao Chunlai]]
|21–15, 21–16
|-
|style="text-align:center; background:#c0c0c0"|2
|align="center"|[[2006 Hong Kong Open (badminton)|2006]]
|[[Hong Kong Open (badminton)|Hong Kong Open]]
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Lin Dan]]
|19–21, 21–8, 16–21
|-
|style="text-align:center; background:#c0c0c0"|2
|align="center"|[[2006 Macau Open Badminton Championships|2006]]
|[[Macau Open Badminton Championships|Macau Open]]
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Lin Dan]]
|18–21, 21–18, 18–21
|-
|style="text-align:center; background:#c0c0c0"|2
|align="center"|2006
|[[Chinese Taipei Open (badminton)|Chinese Taipei Open]]
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Lin Dan]]
|18–21, 21–12, 11–21
|-
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|2006
|[[Malaysia Open (badminton)|Malaysia Open]] <small>(3)</small>
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Lin Dan]]
|21–18, 18–21, 23–21
|-
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2006 Asian Badminton Championships|2006]]
|[[Asian Badminton Championships]]
|{{flagicon|THA}} [[Boonsak Ponsana]]
|21–12, 21–16
|-
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[Badminton at the 2006 Commonwealth Games|2006]]
|[[Badminton at the Commonwealth Games|Commonwealth Games]] <small>(1)</small>
|{{flagicon|MAS}} [[Wong Choong Hann]]
|21–13, 21–12
|-
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|2006
|[[Swiss Open (badminton)|Swiss Open]] <small>(1)</small>
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Xia Xuanze]]
|15–8, 15–0
|-
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|[[2005 Denmark Open|2005]]
|[[Denmark Open]] <small>(1)</small>
|{{flagicon|MAS}} [[Muhammad Hafiz Hashim]]
|17–14, 15–8
|-
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|2005
|[[Malaysia Open (badminton)|Malaysia Open]] <small>(2)</small>
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Lin Dan]]
|17–15, 9–15, 15–9
|-
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|2004
|[[Chinese Taipei Open (badminton)|Chinese Taipei Open]]
|{{flagicon|MAS}} [[Kuan Beng Hong]]
|15–4, 15–10
|-
|style="text-align:center; background:#c0c0c0"|2
|align="center"|2004
|[[Singapore Open (badminton)|Singapore Open]]
|{{flagicon|DEN}} [[Kenneth Jonassen]]
|15–17, 4–15
|-
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|2004
|[[Malaysia Open (badminton)|Malaysia Open]] <small>(1)</small>
|{{flagicon|KOR}} [[Park Sung-hwan]]
|15–13, 15–12
|-
|style="text-align:center; background:#ffd700"|1
|align="center"|2003
|Malaysia Satellite
|{{flagicon|MAS}} [[Kuan Beng Hong]]
|15–7, 15–9
|-
|style="text-align:center; background:#c0c0c0"|2
|align="center"|2003
|India Satellite
|{{flagicon|MAS}} [[Yeoh Kay Bin]]
|5–15, 13–15
|-
|style="text-align:center; background:#c0c0c0"|2
|align="center"|2003
|[[Malaysia Open (badminton)|Malaysia Open]]
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Chen Hong (badminton)|Chen Hong]]
|9–15, 5–15
|}

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:{{Colorbox|#ffffcc}} [[BWF Grand Prix Gold and Grand Prix|Grand Prix Gold and Grand Prix]] tournament

==References==
{{Reflist|3}}

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{{Footer BWF Super Series Masters Finals Champions Badminton Singles Men}}
{{Top ten badminton players|men'ssingles=y}}

{{Persondata <!-- Metadata: see [[Wikipedia:Persondata]]. -->
| NAME = Lee, Chong Wei
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES =
| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Malaysian badminton player
| DATE OF BIRTH = 21 October 1982
| PLACE OF BIRTH = Bagan Serai, Perak, Malaysia
| DATE OF DEATH =
| PLACE OF DEATH =
}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Lee, Chong Wei}}
[[Category:1982 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:People from Perak]]
[[Category:Malaysian Chinese people]]
[[Category:Malaysian badminton players]]
[[Category:Recipients of the Order of Merit of Malaysia]]
[[Category:World No. 1 badminton players]]
[[Category:Olympic badminton players of Malaysia]]
[[Category:Olympic medalists in badminton]]
[[Category:Olympic silver medalists for Malaysia]]
[[Category:Medalists at the 2008 Summer Olympics]]
[[Category:Medalists at the 2012 Summer Olympics]]
[[Category:Badminton players at the 2004 Summer Olympics]]
[[Category:Badminton players at the 2008 Summer Olympics]]
[[Category:Badminton players at the 2012 Summer Olympics]]
[[Category:Asian Games medalists in badminton]]
[[Category:Badminton players at the 2006 Asian Games]]
[[Category:Badminton players at the 2010 Asian Games]]
[[Category:Commonwealth Games competitors for Malaysia]]
[[Category:Commonwealth Games gold medallists for Malaysia]]
[[Category:Badminton players at the 2006 Commonwealth Games]]
[[Category:Badminton players at the 2010 Commonwealth Games]]

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