Carolina Marín

Carolina Marín is a Spanish professional badminton player, born on June 15, 1993, in Huelva, Spain. She is widely recognized as one of the greatest female badminton players of all time. Marín started her professional career with Club Rinconada before rising to international prominence. She has won numerous individual awards, including three World Championships and two European Championships, and holds several records, such as being the first Spanish badminton player to win an Olympic gold medal.

Off the court, Marín is also recognized for her philanthropy and influence, making significant charitable contributions and inspiring millions worldwide.

Club Rinconada

• Youth and Early Career: Marín started playing badminton at the age of eight and quickly showed her talent in the sport. She started her professional career with Club Rinconada.

International Success

• World Championships: Marín won her first World Championship in 2014, becoming the first Spanish player to achieve this feat. She repeated her success in 2015 and 2018.
• European Championships: She won her first European Championship in 2014 and added another title to her collection in 2016.
• Olympic Games: Marín made history in 2016 by becoming the first Spanish player to win an Olympic gold medal in badminton. She continued her success in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, securing her second gold medal.

Spain National Team

• Debut: Made her debut for Spain in 2009.

Achievements:

• Olympic Games: Gold medallist in 2016 and 2020.
• World Championships: Winner in 2014, 2015, and 2018.
• European Championships: Winner in 2014 and 2016.
• Marín is Spain's most successful badminton player and holds the most titles in the country's history.

• Position: Primarily plays as a singles player.
• Skills: Known for her speed, agility, and powerful and accurate smashes, Marín is celebrated for her strategic play and exceptional footwork.

• Family: Marín has a close relationship with her family, who have been supportive of her career from the beginning. She is currently single.
• Philanthropy: Marín is involved in various charitable activities and has donated significant amounts to children's hospitals and other causes.

• Carolina Marín is celebrated not only for her extraordinary talent and numerous records but also for her determination, sportsmanship, and dedication in professional badminton. Her impact on the sport and her status as an icon extend beyond the court, inspiring millions of fans around the world.

Olympic Games:

• Gold medallist in 2016 and 2020

World Championships:

• Winner in 2014, 2015, and 2018

European Championships:

• Winner in 2014 and 2016

Most Successful Spanish Badminton Player:

• Holds the most titles in Spain's history

Books

• Marín, C. (2017) Puedo porque pienso que puedo. Barcelona: Ediciones B.

Websites

• BWF: Information about Carolina Marín’s international career and achievements. Available at: https://www.bwfbadminton.com
• Spanish Badminton Federation: Details about Marín’s career in Spain. Available at: https://www.badminton.es
• Olympics: Official site with updates on Marín’s performance and records at the Olympic Games. Available at: https://www.olympic.org

Articles

• ESPN: Carolina Marín: Career in numbers. Available at: https://www.espn.com
• The Guardian: Carolina Marín’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/carolina-marin

Interviews and Documentaries

• Marín (2017): Directed by José Luis López-Linares. This documentary provides a detailed look at Marín’s life and career, featuring interviews with her family, friends, and colleagues.
• Badminton Unlimited: Various interviews and features on Carolina Marín, covering different aspects of her career. Available at: https://www.badminton-unlimited.com