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This Olympian Winning Gold Is All Of Us At Even The Slightest Accomplishment

by Oliver McAteer
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China's Chen Long won gold in badminton at the Olympics — but you wouldn't know it from these photos.

The 27-year-old pulled out the best reaction after defeating Malaysia's Lee Chong Wei.

Hint: He cried. Hard.

I'm not talking weep-gently-into-a-pillow kind of cry; this was a complete breakdown full with uncontrollable tears of joy.

The Olympian cried so badly it looks like he lost.

It all started so well:

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He pulled out all the moves to claim VICTORY. Obviously, Chen was overjoyed:

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Oh, wait. Guys, he's really breaking down. Someone get in there and help him. He needs an adult.

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It's getting worse. Maybe just leave him there a while longer.

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No one can save Chen now. He's in full-blown crybaby mode.

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Wow. Yeah, this guy needs his space. Let him weep.

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He's up! OK, Chen, you're really milking it now. Pull yourself together, man. Wipe up those Olympic tears and collect your gold medal.

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Here's the exact moment Chen's dreams became a reality and his eyes exploded with watery happiness:

Never change, Chen.