Teymour Ghiasi

Teymour Ghiasi (Persian: تیمور غیاثی, born 12 April 1946) is a retired Iranian high jumper. He competed at the 1972 and 1976 Olympics and placed 22nd–25th. Ghiasi won gold medals at the Asian Games in 1970 and 1974 and a bronze in 1966. At the 1974 Asian Games he set a new Asian record at 2.21 meters.[3]

Teymour Ghiasi
Personal information
Born12 April 1946 (1946-04-12) (age 77)
Dargaz, Iran[1][2]
Height186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)High jump
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)2.21 m (1974)[1]
Medal record
Representing  Iran
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 1970 BangkokHigh jump
Gold medal – first place 1974 TehranHigh jump
Bronze medal – third place 1966 BangkokHigh jump
Asian Championships
Gold medal – first place 1973 Manila High jump
Gold medal – first place 1975 Seoul High jump

In 1967 Ghiasi married a fellow high jumper Nusrat. They have a son Alireza (born 1970) and a daughter Pantea.[2]

Teymour Ghiasi and Maryam Sedarati during a practice in the Amjadieh Stadium in 1973

References
  1. Teymour Ghiasi. sports-reference.com
  2. Teymour Ghiasi. takhtejamshidcup.com
  3. "High Jump National Record Is Broken After 23 Years". sportestan.com.
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