This is a Korean name; the family name is Ryu.

Ryu Seung-Min Personal information Full name: Ryu Seung-Min Nationality:  South Korea Playing style: Japanese Penhold Date of birth: August 5, 1982 (1982-08-05) (age 27) Place of birth: South Korea

Medal record Men's table tennis Competitor for  South Korea Olympic Games Gold 2004 Athens Singles Bronze 2008 Beijing Team World Championships Gold 2005 Korea Open Doubles Silver 2006 Bremen Team Silver 2008 Guangzhou Team Asian Games Gold 2002 Busan Doubles Silver 2002 Busan Team Silver 2002 Busan Mixed Doubles Silver 2006 Doha Team Bronze 2006 Doha Singles

Ryu Seung-Min (born August 5, 1982) is a Korean table tennis player who won the gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in the men's singles competition. His opponent was Wang Hao, a top-seeded player from Chinese national team. Along the way, he defeated 1992 Olympic champion Jan-Ove Waldner with 4-1. Ryu is ranked eighth in the world as of 5 December 2007.^[1]

[edit] Style

Ryu Seung-Min plays penhold style. Unlike players like Ma Lin and Wang Hao, Ryu does not use the underside of his blade. Ryu relies on his outstanding footwork, explosive forehand loops and drives to win points. He also currently uses Xiom table tennis paddles and rubbers. He uses his signature model "Ryu Seung Min Special" penhold and has been using ProZRSM ever since his victory at the 2004 Summer Olympics.

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