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Ehsan Haddadi: Discus thrower

Captures first medal for Iran in World Track and Field Championships

Press TV: Iranian discus thrower Ehsan Haddadi wins bronze medal in the World Athletics Championships to secure Iran's first ever medal in world track and field competitions. Vying with 11 of the world's best discus throwers in the finale of the 2011 World Championships, the Iranian record holder's hurl of 66.08 meters propelled him to the third spot on the podium >>>

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31-Aug-2011
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yolanda

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by yolanda on Wed Aug 31, 2011 12:09 PM PDT

I am glad he medaled this time! I remember him, he did not do well in the 2008 Olympic Games, he cried!

Is he related to the Basketball Haddadi? calabash cousin?


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Bavafa

congradulations is in order.

by Bavafa on Wed Aug 31, 2011 10:33 AM PDT

well done

'Hambastegi' is the main key to victory 

Mehrdad


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Jahanshah Javid

Mashalla!

by Jahanshah Javid on Wed Aug 31, 2011 10:15 AM PDT

What a great achievement! Let's hope Haddadi's spirit will rub off on other Iranian athletes who have been absent in this field on an international level for too long.


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