Xu Lin was an officer at Li Dan's official residence for a long time when he was young. After Li Dan became emperor Xu Lin was promoted to right defending general.

志主青年时期久在相王李旦府中任低职官员，相王登帝位（睿宗）后，擢为右武卫将军；

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Top seeds Chen Qi and Ma Lin of China beat Ko Lai-chak and Li Ching of Hong Kong 11-6 11-9 7-11 11-8 8-11 11-5 to take the men's doubles gold in table tennis and keep China on track for another Olympic title sweep in Athens.

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One company that is sure to be keeping a close watch on Lin and any potential future endorsements: Li-Ning.

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