Behdad Salimi Kordasiabi (Persian: بهداد سلیمی كردآسیابی, born 8 December 1989) is former Iranian heavyweight weightlifter. He won gold medals at the 2012 Olympics, 2010–2018 Asian …

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Aug 8, 2012 · LONDON -- In addition to exceptional strength, newly minted Olympic champion Behdad Salimikordasiabi apparently is blessed with clairvoyance.

Jul 24, 2012 · Iranian weightlifter and world champion Behdad Salimi trains for the Olympics at a special facility in northern Iran. He is the country’s best hope for a gold medal in London – a …

Jan 23, 2025 · Iranian weightlifting legend and Olympic gold medalist Behdad Salimi has been appointed head coach of Iran’s national weightlifting team. Salimi, a towering figure in the …

Iran's Behdad Salimi makes a World Record Snatch at the 2011 World Championships in Paris, France.

Aug 2, 2023 · Salimi is the 2012 Olympic Champion and also has World Championship titles from 2010 and 2011. His best clean & jerk in international competition is 255kg, which he …

Special Notes Listed in Olympians Who Set a World Record in Weightlifting (super-heavyweight +105 kg (1998-2018) Snatch – 13 November 2011 - 16 August 2016 and 16 August 2016 - 8 …

Jan 22, 2025 · Behdad Salimi has been appointed head coach of Iran's men's weightlifting team, aiming to enhance training and performance for upcoming international competitions.

Jun 2, 2016 · The 2012 London Olympic Champion returned to the platform after surgery on an injured knee. Is Salimi (and his new technique) ready for Rio?