Jafar Salmasi

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Other
SexMale
Full nameJafar Mohammad•Salmasi
Used nameJafar•Salmasi
Original nameجعفر محمد•سلماسی
Born22 September 1918 in Kadhimiya, Baghdad (IRQ)
Died31 January 2000 in Tehran, Tehran (IRI)
Measurements60 kg
NOC Islamic Republic of Iran
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Jafar Salmasi had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1948 Olympics Featherweight class (312.5 kg).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Weightlifting IRI Jafar Salmasi
Featherweight, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze

Other participations

Games Role NOC As
1960 Summer Olympics Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony IRI Jafar Salmasi

Special Notes