Hamed Amiri

Hamed Amiri (born 6 June 1982)[1] is an Iranian Paralympic athlete.[2] He won the gold medal in the men's javelin throw F54 event at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan. He also represented Iran at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and he won the silver medal in the men's shot put F55 event.[2]

Hamed Amiri
Personal information
Born (1982-06-06) 6 June 1982
Sport
CountryIran
SportParalympic athletics
DisabilitySpinal cord injuries
Disability classF54
Event(s)
Medal record
Men's para-athletics
Representing  Iran
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2020 Tokyo Javelin throw F54
Silver medal – second place 2016 Rio de Janeiro Shot put F55
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2019 Dubai Javelin throw F54
Silver medal – second place 2017 London Javelin throw F54
Bronze medal – third place 2017 London Shot put F55
Asian Para Games
Gold medal – first place2018 JakartaShot put F54/55
Gold medal – first place2018 JakartaJavelin throw F53/54
Bronze medal – third place2018 JakartaDiscus throw F54/55/56

Career

Amiri won two medals at the 2017 World Championships held in London, United Kingdom: the silver medal in the men's javelin throw F54 event[3] and the bronze medal in the men's shot put F55 event. At the 2019 World Championships held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, he won one medal: the gold medal in the men's javelin throw F54 event.[4] As a result, he qualified to represent Iran at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan.

Amiri competed in the Iran's Strongest Man competition for 11 consecutive years, winning the event in 2009. A car accident in December 2011 led to his disability and his eventual decision to enter the field of para-athletics.[5]

Just weeks before the Tokyo Paralympics were due to start, Amiri sustained an arm injury and initially withdrew from the Games as he was unable to continue with his training.[6] After undergoing hospital treatment, he reversed his decision not to enter the event, vowing to put all his effort into his first throw no matter what the cost.[5]

Achievements
YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventNotes
Representing  Iran
2016 Summer Paralympics Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2nd Shot put 11.40 m
2017 World Championships London, United Kingdom 2nd Javelin throw 27.81 m
3rd Shot put 11.17 m
2019 World Championships Dubai, United Arab Emirates 1st Javelin throw 29.77 m
2021 Summer Paralympics Tokyo, Japan 1st Javelin throw 31.35 m

References
  1. "Hamed Amiri". 2020 Summer Paralympics. Archived from the original on 30 August 2021. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
  2. "Hamed Amiri". paralympic.org. International Paralympic Committee. Archived from the original on 4 September 2021. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  3. Etchells, Daniel (23 July 2017). "China finish top of medals table as World Para Athletics Championships conclude". InsideTheGames.biz. Archived from the original on 27 July 2017. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  4. "Dubai 2019 Results | Event Overview - Men's javelin throw F54 Final". paralympic.org. Archived from the original on 25 December 2019. Retrieved 25 December 2019.
  5. "Hamed Amiri: From hospital bed to Paralympic champion in two-and-a-half months". Iran Press. Tehran. 5 September 2021. Archived from the original on 5 September 2021. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
  6. "Hamed Amiri withdraws from Tokyo Paralympics due to injury". Tehran Times. 14 July 2021. Archived from the original on 14 July 2021. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
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