Abbas Jadidi
Iranian wrestler and Olympic medalist

Abbas Jadidi

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Iranian wrestler and Olympic medalist
Gender:
Male
Places:
Iran
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WrestlerAthleteAmateur wrestler
Work field:
Sports
Birth:
13 January 1969(Tehran, Central District, Tehran County, Tehran Province)
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Abbas Jadidi (Persian: عباس جدیدی‎‎, born January 13, 1969 in Tehran) is an Iranian wrestler who competed in the Freestyle Heavyweight (90–100 kg) category at the 1996 Summer Olympics, losing to Kurt Angle and winning the silver medal. He was elected as a member of Tehran City Council in 2013 local elections.

Achievements

  • Olympic Silver 1996 Atlanta
  • World Champion 1998
  • World Bronze 1995, 1999
  • World Cup Champion 1998
  • Asian Champion 1993, 1996, 1998