Matt Ghaffari

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameSiamak "Matt"•Ghaffari
Used nameMatt•Ghaffari
Born11 November 1961 in Tehran, Tehran (IRI)
Measurements193 cm / 130 kg
AffiliationsSunkist Kids Wrestling Club, Scottsdale (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Siamak “Matt” Ghaffari had the following finishes at major championships – 1991 World Championship: 130.0 kg. Greco-Roman (2nd); 1998 World Championship: 130.0 kg. Greco-Roman (2nd); 1995 World Championship: 130.0 kg. Greco-Roman (3rd); 1994 World Championship: 130.0 kg. Greco-Roman (6th); 1991 Pan-American Games: 130.0 kg. Greco-Roman (1st); 1995 Pan-American Games: 130.0 kg. Greco-Roman (1st).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1992 Summer Olympics Wrestling USA Matt Ghaffari
Super-Heavyweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) AC
1996 Summer Olympics Wrestling USA Matt Ghaffari
Super-Heavyweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver

Special Notes