Mansour Mehdizadeh Savadabadi (Persian: منصور مهدى زاده سواد آبادی, born 14 August 1938) is a retired Iranian freestyle wrestler who won world titles in 1961, 1962, and 1965. He competed at the 1960, 1964 and 1968 Olympics with his best result being fourth place in 1964.[1][2] He was a two-time Pahlevan of Iran.

Olympic results

1964 (as a men's freestyle 87 kg).

Round Opponent Сountry Results Penalties Time
1 Géza Hollósi Hungary Won by Points 1
2 Dan Brand United States Draw 2
3 Rudolf Kobelt Switzerland Won by Points 1
4 Hasan Güngör Turkey Won by Points 1
5 Prodan Gardzhev Bulgaria Won by Points 1

Mansour Mehdizadeh placing fourth according to special criteria for determining the winner.

Personal life

Mehdizadeh was a major in the Iranian Army. He married in March 1965. After retiring from competitions he worked as a national wrestling coach.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Mansour Mehdizadeh. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Mehdizadeh, Mansoor (IRI). iat.uni-leipzig.de
  3. ^ Mansour Mehdizadeh. takhtejamshidcup.com


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