Mojtaba Maleki
Encyclopedia
Mojtaba Maleki (born 1983) is an Iranian Strongman
and Powerlifter
, competing for Iran
in international strongman and powerlifting competitions.
He participated six times in Iran's Strongest Man competition, placing runner-up in three. (2001, 2004–2005).
Strongman (strength athlete)
In the 19th century, the term strongman referred to an exhibitor of strength or circus performers of similar ilk who displayed feats of strength such as the bent press , supporting large amounts of...
and Powerlifter
Powerlifting
Powerlifting is a strength sport. It resembles the sport of Olympic weightlifting, as both disciplines involve lifting weights in three attempts. Powerlifting evolved from a sport known as 'odd lifts' which followed the same three attempt format but used a wide variety of events akin to Strongman...
, competing for Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
in international strongman and powerlifting competitions.
He participated six times in Iran's Strongest Man competition, placing runner-up in three. (2001, 2004–2005).
External links
- ادعای مردان آهنین: داداشی با لابی خودنگاه قهرمان شد
- Asian Powerlifting Championships 2006
- Asian Powerlifting Championships 2004
See also
- Iran's Strongest Man
- World Powerlifting CongressWorld Powerlifting CongressThe World Powerlifting Congress is a powerlifting federation hosting meets around the world. The federation hosts competitions which allow multi-ply equipment, but hosted a Raw world championship for the first time in 2009....
- World Strongman Cup FederationWorld Strongman Cup FederationThe World Strongman Cup Federation is a worldwide organisation within strength athletics that claims to be the sport's organising body with the aim of making "the Strongman Sport more popular and accessible for a wide range of the people." Its motto is "be strong". It is also a charity...