Mohammad Farhangdoust

Mohammad Farhangdoust (Persian: محمد فرهنگدوست, 1946–2012) was an Iranian freestyle wrestler. He won silver medals at the 1970 and 1971 World Championships and 1970 Asian Games.[2] He retired in 1972 after an injury sustained in a tournament. In his last years he battled with cancer, and underwent treatment in Germany and Canada. He died in Canada aged 66.[1]

Mohammad Farhangdoust
Personal information
Born1946
Rasht, Iran[1]
Died2012 (aged 66)[1]
Canada
Sport
SportFreestyle wrestling
Medal record
Representing  Iran
FILA Wrestling World Championships
Silver medal – second place1970 Edmonton-74 kg
Silver medal – second place1971 Sofia-74 kg
Asian Games
Silver medal – second place1970 Bangkok-74 kg

References

  1. Obituary in Persian. tarabarnews.com
  2. Farhang Doost, Mohammad (IRI). iat.uni-leipzig.de


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