Taleb Nematpour

Taleb Nematpour (Persian: طالب نعمت‌پور, born 19 September 1984 in Koohdasht, Iran) is an Iranian wrestler. He won gold in the Greco-Roman 84 kilogram class in the world championships in 2013.[1] In 2014, he was banned for doping for two year, with the substance epi-trenbolone.[2] Nematpour announced his retirement at age 31 in November 2015.[3]

Taleb Nematpour
Personal information
Native nameطالب نعمت پور
Full nameTaleb Nematpour
NationalityIranian
Born (1984-09-19) September 19, 1984
Koohdasht, Iran
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight88 kg (194 lb)
Sport
CountryIran
SportSport wrestling
Event(s)Greco-Roman 84kg
Medal record
Representing  Iran
Men's Greco-Roman wrestling
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2013 Budapest84 kg
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place2010 Guangzhou84 kg
Asian Championships
Gold medal – first place2009 Pattaya84 kg
Silver medal – second place2008 Jeju City84 kg
Bronze medal – third place2013 New Delhi84 kg

References
  1. "Iranian wrestling champ provisionally banned". Sports Net. Associated Press. 26 June 2014. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  2. "Iranian Wrestler Taleb Nematpour Suspended after Failing Anti-Doping Test". United World Wrestling.
  3. "Iranian Greco-Roman wrestler Nematpour announces retirement". Tasnim News. Tehran. 15 November 2015. Retrieved 9 May 2023.


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