Ahmad Mohammadi

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Ahmad Mohammadi
Personal information
Native nameسید احمد محمدی قادي کلایی
Full nameSeyed Ahmad Mohammadi Gahdikolaei
NationalityFlag of Iran.svg  Iran
Born (1992-01-11) January 11, 1992 (age 32)
Qaem Shahr, Iran
Height1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight65 kg (143 lb)
Sport
CountryIslamic Republic of Iran
Sport Wrestling
Event Freestyle
Medal record
Representing Flag of Iran.svg  Iran
Men's freestyle wrestling
World Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2014 Tashkent 65 kg
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2015 Las Vegas 65 kg
Asian Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2014 Astana 65 kg
World Cup
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2015 Los Angeles 65kg

Seyed Ahmad Mohammadi Ghadikalaei (Persian : سید احمد محمدی قادي کلایی, born 11 January 1992 in Qaem Shahr) is an Iranian wrestler who won the silver medal at the 2014 World Championships. [1]

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References

  1. "Iranian wins World freestyle wrestling bronze". mehrnews.com. Retrieved September 11, 2015.