Elvin Astanov

Elvin Astanov (born 5 July 1979) is an Azerbaijani Paralympic athlete.[1] He made his maiden Paralympic appearance representing the Azerbaijan at the 2020 Summer Paralympics.[2]

Elvin Astanov
Elvin Astanov during the award ceremony at the 2020 Summer Paralympics
Personal information
NationalityAzerbaijani
Born (1979-07-05) 5 July 1979
Sport
SportParalympic athletics
Disability classF53
Event(s)shot put
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Azerbaijan
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2020 Tokyo Shot put F53
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2021 Bydgoszcz Shot put F53

He clinched gold medal at the age of 42 in the men's F53 shot put event during the 2020 Summer Paralympics.[3]

References
  1. "Elvin Astanov - Athletics | Paralympic Athlete Profile". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 2021-08-29.
  2. "Athletics Elvin Astanov - Tokyo 2020 Paralympics". .. Archived from the original on 2021-08-29. Retrieved 2021-08-29.
  3. "Athletics - Men's Shot Put - F53 Schedule | Tokyo 2020 Paralympics". .. Archived from the original on 2021-08-29. Retrieved 2021-08-29.
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