Sohrab Moradi

Sohrab Moradi

Iranian weightlifter
Date of Birth: 22.09.1988
Country: Iran

Biography of Sohrab Moradi

Sohrab Moradi is an Iranian weightlifter who became the Olympic champion in 2016. He made his international debut in 2007 at the World Championships, competing in the 77 kg weight category and finishing in 22nd place with a total of 328 kg.

In 2008, Moradi won bronze medals at the Asian Championships and the Youth World Championships, both in the 77 kg weight category. He continued his success in 2009 and 2012, winning the Asian Championships in the 85 kg weight category.

Moradi represented Iran at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, competing in the 85 kg weight category. However, he failed to make any successful attempts and did not place. His breakthrough came at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, where he won the gold medal in the 94 kg weight category.

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