Mohammad Khalvandi

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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 (age 34)
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 place 2013 Lyon Javelin F57
Gold medal – first place 2015 Doha Javelin F57
Silver medal – second place 2017 London Javelin F57
Asian Para Games
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Jakarta Javelin throw – F56–57

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]

References[edit]

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