Taufik Hidayat

Taufik Hidayat, the 2004 Athens Olympic badminton champion, defined power with his legendary backhand smash and secured a 2005 IBF World Championship alongside 6 Indonesian Open titles. During his peak, he was 15% faster in rally speed than the typical rival, dominating the court with blistering pace. However, he ranks behind #1 Susi Susanti in overall national hero status due to her pioneering Olympic gold.