Mansour Mehdizadeh

Mansour Mehdizadeh Savadabadi (Persian: منصور مهدى زاده سواد آبادی, born 14 August 1938) is a retired Iranian freestyle wrestler who won world titles in 1961, 1962, and 1965. He competed at the 1960, 1964 and 1968 Olympics with his best result being fourth place in 1964.[1][2] He was a two-time Pahlevan of Iran.

Mansour Mehdizadeh
Personal information
Born14 August 1938 (1938-08-14) (age 85)
Tehran, Iran[1]
Height195 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Sport
SportFreestyle wrestling, koshti pahlavāni
Achievements and titles
National finalsPahlevan of Iran (2):
1341, 1344
Medal record
Representing  Iran
World Championships
Gold medal – first place1961 Yokohama79 kg
Gold medal – first place1962 Toledo87 kg
Gold medal – first place1965 Manchester87 kg
Bronze medal – third place1963 Sofia87 kg
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place1966 Bangkok97 kg

Mehdizadeh was a major in the Iranian Army. He married in March 1965. After retiring from competitions he worked as a national wrestling coach.[3]

References
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  2. Mehdizadeh, Mansoor (IRI). iat.uni-leipzig.de
  3. Mansour Mehdizadeh. takhtejamshidcup.com
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