Wang Hao
Known for: Three-time Olympic silver medalist (Men’s Singles: 2004, 2008, 2012), Two-time Olympic gold medalist (Team: 2008, 2012), Three-time World Champion (Men’s Singles: 2009, 2011, 2013), Multiple World Cup titles, Renowned for his penhold grip and innovative backhand techniques, Key member of the dominant Chinese national table tennis team
Wang Hao Height Comparison Chart
Loading chart...
Compare Your Height
You can add multiple people to compare heights. Use the Quick Compare option for a simple comparison, or Detailed for more customization options.
About Wang Hao's Height
Wang Hao is a renowned Chinese table tennis player, widely regarded as one of the sport’s greatest tacticians and competitors. Born in Changchun, Jilin Province, China, Wang Hao began playing table tennis at a young age and quickly rose through the ranks of China’s highly competitive system. He is best known for his unique penhold grip and his exceptional backhand, which set him apart from many of his contemporaries. Wang Hao’s international career took off in the early 2000s. He became a mainstay of the Chinese national team, contributing to their dominance in global competitions. Wang Hao is a three-time Olympic silver medalist in men’s singles (2004 Athens, 2008 Beijing, 2012 London), a feat that, while bittersweet, underscores his consistency at the highest level. He also won Olympic gold medals in the team events in 2008 and 2012, helping China maintain its supremacy in table tennis. In addition to his Olympic achievements, Wang Hao is a three-time World Champion in men’s singles (2009, 2011, 2013) and has multiple World Cup titles to his name. His career is marked by intense rivalries, particularly with fellow Chinese players Ma Lin and Zhang Jike. Wang Hao retired from professional play in 2014 and has since transitioned to coaching, contributing to the development of the next generation of Chinese table tennis stars.
Wang Hao stands at 5'7.7" (172 cm), which is about average for a male. This is 3.0 cm shorter than the average height for men(5'8.9" (175 cm)).
Interesting Facts
- Wang Hao is one of the few players to reach three consecutive Olympic singles finals.
- He is celebrated for revolutionizing the penhold grip, especially with his powerful reverse backhand.
- Despite his Olympic singles silver medals, he is considered one of the most successful players in World Championship history.
- After retirement, he married fellow table tennis player Yuan Meng.
- Wang Hao has served as a coach for the Chinese national team, mentoring rising stars.
Wang Hao Height vs other celebrities
Wang Hao Interactive Height Comparison
Use our interactive height comparison tool above to see how your height compares to Wang Hao. Simply enter your height in centimeters, select your gender, and click "Add to Chart" to visualize the difference.
Interactive Height Tools
Compare Your Height with Wang Hao
Want to see how your height compares to Wang Hao and other celebrities? Use our interactive height comparison tool to visualize the difference. Our height comparison tool lets you stand next to Wang Hao and see the exact height difference.
Try the height comparison toolConvert Wang Hao's Height
Wang Hao is 172 cm tall, which is approximately 5'8". Need to convert between different height units? Our height converter calculator makes it easy to convert between centimeters, feet, inches, and meters.
Use the height converterMore Olympianss Celebrities
Explore height comparisons with other olympianss