Mohammad Khalvandi

Mohammad Khalvandi (born 11 January 1990) is an Iranian athlete who competes in disability athletics in the F58 category. At the 2012 Paralympics, Khalvandi set a World Record for the F58 class with a throw of 50.98m as he won gold in the combined F57/58 category.[1] Khalvandi also won the combined F57/58 javelin 2013 World title.[2]

Mohammad Khalvandi
Khalvandi at the 2016 Paralympics Men's F57/58 javelin throw.
Personal information
Birth nameMohammad Khalvandi
Born (1990-01-11) January 11, 1990
Kermanshah, Iran
Sport
CountryIran
SportAthletics
Disability classF57
Achievements and titles
Paralympic finals
Medal record
Men's Athletics
Representing  Iran
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2012 London Javelin throw – F57
Gold medal – first place 2016 Rio de Janeiro Javelin throw – F57
IPC World Championships
Gold medal – first place2013 Lyon Javelin F57
Gold medal – first place2015 DohaJavelin F57
Silver medal – second place2017 London Javelin F57
Asian Para Games
Bronze medal – third place2018 JakartaJavelin throw – F56–57

References
  1. "Athletics events come to a close".
  2. "Day 1 morning review from Lyon 2013".


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