Behdad Salimi: World Record

Wins gold medal at World Weightlifting Championships

Tehran Times: Iranian athlete Behdad Salimi won the gold medal in the men's +105kg division at the World Weightlifting Championships in Paris on Sunday. Salimi hoisted 214kg in the snatch, bettering countryman Hossein Rezazadeh’s world record by one kilogram. Salimi lifted 250kg in the clean and jerk and won the gold medal with a total of 464kg. Iranian athlete Sajjad Anoushiravani won the silver medal by lifting 198kg in the snatch and 241kg in the clean and jerk to record a total of 439kg >>>

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Disenchanted

Congratulation to him and all Iranians!

by Disenchanted on Mon Nov 14, 2011 06:32 PM PST

 

       This goes to show how important is the culture and continuity in achieving such goals. Clearly Iran has a line of champions in this domain that help train the next generation  of champions. Extrapolate to other domains, like science, art, music etc!

         I could only guess how much hard work, dedication and sacrifice goes into such huge achievements! If I may, I'd do w/o the theatrics!


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divaneh

I wish the 14 Saints had more interest in Football

by divaneh on Mon Nov 14, 2011 02:58 PM PST

As the news teller claimed, it was the 14 saints (Aemeh Athar) who helped Salimi to get the title. I wish the 14 Saints would show some interest in Football that excites a much larger crowd. That way we would not struggle against little Sheikhdoms in the Persian Golf. Unfortunately they are interested in only one, and one, sport and that is weight lifting.

I wish to congratulate Salimi on his achievement.


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Bavafa

Congrats to this champion

by Bavafa on Mon Nov 14, 2011 08:08 AM PST

 

'Hambastegi' is the main key to victory 

Mehrdad


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Faramarz

From Treadmill to Bread-meal!

by Faramarz on Mon Nov 14, 2011 07:32 AM PST

Weightlifters have a completely different physique than other athletes. They don't have prominent muscles and are not necessarily cardiovascular fit, but they have a lot of strength. Their daily diet is comprised of 1000's and 1000's of calories.

Congradulations great job.


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jasonrobardas

I tried this at home and I did not sucucceed !!!

by jasonrobardas on Mon Nov 14, 2011 07:23 AM PST

   First I yelled "Ya Abalfazl", "Ya Hosseine Mazloom", "Ya shahide Karbala"....and then proceeded to lift a 500lbs weight , but  I could not lift it, not even an inch .. .  I wonder why??

    Next time , I ll try "Ya Ghamare Bani Hashem"

Besides yelling "Ya Ali , Ya Khoda , Ya peighambar" , He should have been wearing a T-shirt with the religious message" when lifting .....He could easily become the next future head of the "Iranian federation of weight lifting", like  rezazadeh........

 


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rtayebi1

man

by rtayebi1 on Mon Nov 14, 2011 07:12 AM PST

I just love this sport. Great job


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Esfand Aashena

Congratulations! Hope he ends up a better person than Rezazadeh.

by Esfand Aashena on Mon Nov 14, 2011 06:49 AM PST

Everything is sacred


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Faramarz

ماشالله به پهلوون

Faramarz
Mon Nov 14, 2011 06:41 AM PST

 

شیکمو عشق است!


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