Quick Info
| Profession | Badminton player |
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| Nationality | Spaniard |
| Date of Birth | 15/06/1993 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Birthplace | Huelva, Spain |
Latest News about Carolina Marín
26/03/2026
Carolina Marín announced her retirement from professional badminton, ending a career that included an Olympic gold medal, three world titles, and multiple European championships. The announcement confirmed the close of one of Spain’s most successful badminton careers and followed her long run as one of the sport’s dominant singles players.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Carolina María Marín Martín |
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| Nickname | Carolina Marín |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 172 cm |
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| Weight | 65 Kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Gemini |
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| Religion | Not Known |
| Hobbies | Traveling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Name Not Known (2015-present) |
Family
| Father | Gonzalo Marín Pérez |
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| Mother | Toni Martín (flamenco dancer) |
Career
| International Debut | In 2005, at Brussels International U15. |
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| Coach/Mentor | Fernando Rivas |
| Handedness | Left |
| Achievements |
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| Career Turning Point | After winning Gold at 2011 Vantaa European Junior Championships there was no looking back for Carolina Marin. |
| Highest Ranking | 1 (May 2016) |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/carolinamarin/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/carolinamarinof/ | |
| https://twitter.com/MariaCarolinaM | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@carolinamarin |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Carolina Marín does not smoke. | |
| 2. She is the first Spanish badminton player to win either a silver or a gold medal in international games. | |
| 3. After exiting the 2012 London Olympic Games in the group stage, Marín got a tattoo of the Olympic rings on her left wrist as a reminder of the defeat and a motivation for the next Olympics. | |
| 4. Carolina Marín played for the Bangalore team, Banga Beats, in the first season of the Indian Badminton League (IBL) in 2013. | |
| 5. In August 2014, she defeated Li Xuerui from China in the BWF World Championships singles final, becoming the first Spaniard to win a World Championship title and the third European female player to achieve the gold medal. | |
| 6. Carolina Marín clinched her second consecutive Super Series Premier title in April 2015 by defeating Olympic champion Li Xuerui for the second time at the 2015 Malaysia Open. | |
| 7. After defeating India’s Saina Nehwal in August 2015, Carolina Marín secured her second consecutive BWF World Championship title. | |
| 8. She began practicing badminton at age eight at the IES La Orden Recreational Club in Huelva. | |
| 9. An indoor arena in Huelva is named after her. | |
| 10. She is the only non-Asian player to win the World Championship title three times. | |
| 11. She is the only player in history to win eight gold medals in the singles category of any continental championship. |