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'''Ehsan Haddadi''' ({{lang-fa|احسان حدّادی}}, born 20 January 1985 in [[Tehran]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ha/ehsan-haddadi-1.html|publisher=''Sports Reference''|title=Ehsan Haddadi Biography & Olympic Results|accessdate=2010-04-17|date=}}</ref> is an [[Iran]]ian [[discus throw]]er. He is 193 cm and 127 kg.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2008/7/27/olympics/21934667&sec=Olympics|publisher=''The Star Online''|title=Iranian Ehsan eyes historic athletics medal in discus|accessdate=2010-04-17|date=2008-07-27}}</ref> |
'''Ehsan Haddadi''' ({{lang-fa|احسان حدّادی}}, born 20 January 1985 in [[Tehran]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ha/ehsan-haddadi-1.html|publisher=''Sports Reference''|title=Ehsan Haddadi Biography & Olympic Results|accessdate=2010-04-17|date=}}</ref> is an [[Iran]]ian [[discus throw]]er. He is 193 cm and 127 kg.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2008/7/27/olympics/21934667&sec=Olympics |publisher=''The Star Online'' |title=Iranian Ehsan eyes historic athletics medal in discus |accessdate=2010-04-17 |date=2008-07-27 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110628194209/http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2008/7/27/olympics/21934667&sec=Olympics |archivedate=2011-06-28 |df= }}</ref> |
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The 2004 Asian Junior Champion, he won a gold medal at the [[2004 World Junior Championships in Athletics|2004 World Junior Championships]] in [[Grosseto]], becoming the first Iranian to win a medal at any global athletics competition. In 2005 he won the [[2005 Asian Athletics Championships|Asian Championships]] in [[Incheon]] with a throw of 65.25 metres. In December 2006, he added another [[gold medal]] to his record, winning the title at the [[2006 Asian Games]] in [[Doha]], [[Qatar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dohaasiangames.org/gis/Sports/AT/IGATResultsSPF.aspx?rscid=0-052-052-E-00001|title=Men's Discus Throw Final|publisher=''DohaAsianGames.org''|accessdate=2006-12-10}}</ref> In 2007, he won the [[2007 Asian Athletics Championships|Asian Championships]] in [[Amman]] and defended his title. |
The 2004 Asian Junior Champion, he won a gold medal at the [[2004 World Junior Championships in Athletics|2004 World Junior Championships]] in [[Grosseto]], becoming the first Iranian to win a medal at any global athletics competition. In 2005 he won the [[2005 Asian Athletics Championships|Asian Championships]] in [[Incheon]] with a throw of 65.25 metres. In December 2006, he added another [[gold medal]] to his record, winning the title at the [[2006 Asian Games]] in [[Doha]], [[Qatar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dohaasiangames.org/gis/Sports/AT/IGATResultsSPF.aspx?rscid=0-052-052-E-00001|title=Men's Discus Throw Final|publisher=''DohaAsianGames.org''|accessdate=2006-12-10}}</ref> In 2007, he won the [[2007 Asian Athletics Championships|Asian Championships]] in [[Amman]] and defended his title. |
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After more than a year's absence due to shoulder surgery, In November 2009, he won his third in a row continental title in [[Guangzhou]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tehrantimes.com/index_View.asp?code=207987|title=OIranian duo win gold and silver in Asian Athletics Championship |publisher=|accessdate=2010-04-11}}</ref> |
After more than a year's absence due to shoulder surgery, In November 2009, he won his third in a row continental title in [[Guangzhou]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tehrantimes.com/index_View.asp?code=207987|title=OIranian duo win gold and silver in Asian Athletics Championship |publisher=|accessdate=2010-04-11}}</ref> |
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After winning [[Athletics at the 2010 Asian Games|2010 Asian Games]] in [[Guangzhou]] and [[2011 Asian Athletics Championships|2011 Asian Championship]] in [[Kobe]], Haddadi made history by becoming the first Iranian athlete to win a medal at [[IAAF World Championships in Athletics]], he won bronze in [[2011 World Championships in Athletics]] in [[Daegu]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mehrnews.com/en/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsID=1396744|title=Discus thrower Hadadi wins bronze in World Championship|date=30 August 2011|publisher=[[Mehr News]]|accessdate=30 August 2011}}</ref> |
After winning [[Athletics at the 2010 Asian Games|2010 Asian Games]] in [[Guangzhou]] and [[2011 Asian Athletics Championships|2011 Asian Championship]] in [[Kobe]], Haddadi made history by becoming the first Iranian athlete to win a medal at [[IAAF World Championships in Athletics]], he won bronze in [[2011 World Championships in Athletics]] in [[Daegu]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mehrnews.com/en/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsID=1396744 |title=Discus thrower Hadadi wins bronze in World Championship |date=30 August 2011 |publisher=[[Mehr News]] |accessdate=30 August 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110918035736/http://www.mehrnews.com:80/en/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsID=1396744 |archivedate=18 September 2011 |df= }}</ref> |
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Haddadi competed and won a silver medal at the [[2012 Summer Olympics]] with a 68.18m throw.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kabirnews.com/ehsan-hadadi-earned-the-silver-medal-in-mens-discus/2977/ |title=Ehsan Hadadi Earned The Silver Medal in Men’s Discus |publisher=''Kabir News'' |accessdate=2012-08-06}}</ref> Iranian athletes have participated in the [[Olympic Games]] since 1948 and before Haddadi's silver medal, had only attained medals in [[wrestling]], [[Olympic weightlifting|weightlifting]], and [[taekwondo]]. His achievement was a milestone in Iran's [[Iran at the Olympics|Olympic history]] in that it ended Iran's 64-year-old medal drought in events other than the aforementioned. |
Haddadi competed and won a silver medal at the [[2012 Summer Olympics]] with a 68.18m throw.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kabirnews.com/ehsan-hadadi-earned-the-silver-medal-in-mens-discus/2977/ |title=Ehsan Hadadi Earned The Silver Medal in Men’s Discus |publisher=''Kabir News'' |accessdate=2012-08-06}}</ref> Iranian athletes have participated in the [[Olympic Games]] since 1948 and before Haddadi's silver medal, had only attained medals in [[wrestling]], [[Olympic weightlifting|weightlifting]], and [[taekwondo]]. His achievement was a milestone in Iran's [[Iran at the Olympics|Olympic history]] in that it ended Iran's 64-year-old medal drought in events other than the aforementioned. |
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Personal information | |
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Born | Tehran, Iran | January 20, 1985
Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) |
Weight | 110 kg (240 lb) |
Sport | |
Country | Iran |
Sport | Athletics |
Event | Discus |
Medal record | |
Updated on 12 August 2012 |
Ehsan Haddadi (Persian: احسان حدّادی, born 20 January 1985 in Tehran)[1] is an Iranian discus thrower. He is 193 cm and 127 kg.[2]
The 2004 Asian Junior Champion, he won a gold medal at the 2004 World Junior Championships in Grosseto, becoming the first Iranian to win a medal at any global athletics competition. In 2005 he won the Asian Championships in Incheon with a throw of 65.25 metres. In December 2006, he added another gold medal to his record, winning the title at the 2006 Asian Games in Doha, Qatar.[3] In 2007, he won the Asian Championships in Amman and defended his title.
His personal best throw is 69.32 metres, achieved on June 3, 2008 in Tallinn, Estonia. This is the current Asian record. Because of his good performance over the whole season 2008 he was considered a medal contender entering the 2008 Summer Olympics but he ranked 17th with a 61.34 meters throw and failed to qualify for the final, Haddadi blamed his poor results on his injuries.[4]
After more than a year's absence due to shoulder surgery, In November 2009, he won his third in a row continental title in Guangzhou.[5]
After winning 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou and 2011 Asian Championship in Kobe, Haddadi made history by becoming the first Iranian athlete to win a medal at IAAF World Championships in Athletics, he won bronze in 2011 World Championships in Athletics in Daegu.[6]
Haddadi competed and won a silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics with a 68.18m throw.[7] Iranian athletes have participated in the Olympic Games since 1948 and before Haddadi's silver medal, had only attained medals in wrestling, weightlifting, and taekwondo. His achievement was a milestone in Iran's Olympic history in that it ended Iran's 64-year-old medal drought in events other than the aforementioned.
Haddadi offered his silver medal to children with cancer, and travelled to Azerbaijan to gather funds for the 2012 earthquakes' victims.
Achievements
* 1.750 kg discus
References
- ^ "Ehsan Haddadi Biography & Olympic Results". Sports Reference. Retrieved 2010-04-17.
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(help) - ^ "Iranian Ehsan eyes historic athletics medal in discus". The Star Online. 2008-07-27. Archived from the original on 2011-06-28. Retrieved 2010-04-17.
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(help) - ^ "Olympics: Iran's medal hopeful Haddadi fails to qualify for discus". Retrieved 2010-04-11.
- ^ "OIranian duo win gold and silver in Asian Athletics Championship". Retrieved 2010-04-11.
- ^ "Discus thrower Hadadi wins bronze in World Championship". Mehr News. 30 August 2011. Archived from the original on 18 September 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2011.
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External links
- Official Website
- Ehsan Haddadi at World Athletics
- Ehsan Hadadi wins historical gold for Iran in Grosseto – IAAF, 18 July 2004
- 1985 births
- Living people
- Iranian male discus throwers
- Olympic athletes of Iran
- Olympic silver medalists for Iran
- Medalists at the 2012 Summer Olympics
- Athletes (track and field) at the 2008 Summer Olympics
- Athletes (track and field) at the 2012 Summer Olympics
- Athletes (track and field) at the 2016 Summer Olympics
- World Championships in Athletics medalists
- Asian Games competitors for Iran
- Asian Games gold medalists for Iran
- Asian Games medalists in athletics (track and field)
- Athletes (track and field) at the 2006 Asian Games
- Athletes (track and field) at the 2010 Asian Games
- Athletes (track and field) at the 2014 Asian Games
- Persepolis club sportspeople
- World Championships in Athletics athletes for Iran
- Olympic silver medalists in athletics (track and field)
- Medalists at the 2006 Asian Games
- Medalists at the 2010 Asian Games
- Medalists at the 2014 Asian Games