Viktor Axelsen was born on January 4, 1994, in Odense, Denmark, and began playing badminton at a young age, quickly showing promise as a rising star. Under the guidance of coaches Peter Gade and Henrik Rohde, he developed a powerful attacking style combined with tactical intelligence, which allowed him to excel on the international stage. His breakthrough came with a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, followed by a historic gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and successfully defending it at the 2024 Paris Olympics.