Lin Dan of China returns a shot during his men's singles final badminton match against Lee Chong-wei of Malaysia at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games August 17, 2008.[Agencies]

BEIJING--Chinese shuttler Lin Dan claimed the men's singles title at the Beijing Olympics on Sunday, beating Lee Chong-wei from Malaysia 21-12, 21-9 in the final.

China's Chen Jin beat Lee Hyun-il from South Korea 21-16, 12-21, 21-14 in the bronze medal match on Saturday.