Mojtaba Maleki (Persian: مجتبی ملکی; born 1983) is an Iranian Strongman and Powerlifter,[1][2][3] competing for Iran in international strongman[4][5] and powerlifting[6][7][8] competitions.
Mojtaba Maleki | |
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| Born | 1983 (age 40–41) Ilam, Iran |
| Occupation(s) | Powerlifter, Strongman |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Competition record | ||
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| Strongman | ||
| Iran's Strongest Man | ||
| 2nd | 2001 | |
| 2nd | 2004 | |
| 2nd | 2005 | |
| Competition record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Powerlifting | ||
Representing 
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| World Powerlifting Championships | ||
| 1st | 2017 | +140kg |
| 1st | 2018 | +140kg |
| Asian Powerlifting Championships | ||
| 1st | 2004 | +125kg |
| 1st | 2005 | +125kg |
| 1st | 2006 | +125kg |
| 1st | 2007 | +125kg |
| 1st | 2008 | +125kg |
| 1st | 2011 | +120kg |
| 1st | 2013 | +120kg |
| 1st | 2015 | +120kg |
He participated six times in Iran's Strongest Man competition,[9] placing runner-up in three (2001, 2004–2005). He reached the world record of raw squat with knee wraps, 500 kg, on 21 September 2017.[10]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Mojtaba Maleki Profile in World Powerlifting official website
- ^ Mojtaba Maleki biography Archived 29 January 2008 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Persian Gulf World Strongman Cup, 2007. Ironmind.com (12 March 2007). Retrieved 24 January 2012.
- ^ Grand Prix of Khanty-Mansijsk (Russia), 2007. Ironmind.com (14 September 2007). Retrieved 24 January 2012.
- ^ Strongman Champions League, 2008. Ironmind.com (8 April 2008). Retrieved 24 January 2012.
- ^ Asian Powerlifting Championships 2005
- ^ Asian Powerlifting Championships 2007
- ^ Asian Powerlifting Championships 2008
- ^ Fourth place for Mojtaba Maleki in Mardan Ahanin 2005. Tebyan.net. Retrieved 24 January 2012.
- ^ "Mojtaba Maleki Joins the 500kg Raw (With Wraps) Squat Club". 21 September 2017.
External links
edit- ادعای مردان آهنین: داداشی با لابی خودنگاه قهرمان شد
- Asian Powerlifting Championships 2006
- Asian Powerlifting Championships 2004
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