Gei Fei and Sun Jun (China)

Gei Fei(L)and Sun Jun in this file photo undated. [Sohu.com]

Gei Fei and her partner Gu Jun used to dominate the world of women's doubles.

At the 1996 Atlanta Games, they claimed the first Olympic gold medal for the Chinese badminton team.

Ge married men's singles player Sun Jun after the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. Sun was the main force of China's men's team after winning a series of international titles, including the 1998 All England, 1997 World Cup and Grand Prix Finals.

The couple from Jiangsu province wrapped up their sporting career with a mixed gold at the Ninth National Games in 2001.