 Elvin Astanov in 2022 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Azerbaijani |
| Born | 5 July 1979 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Paralympic athletics |
| Disability class | F53 |
| Event | shot put |
Medal record | |
Elvin Astanov (born 5 July 1979) is an Azerbaijani Paralympic athlete. [1] He made his first Paralympic appearance representing the Azerbaijan at the 2020 Summer Paralympics. [2]
He clinched gold medal at the age of 42 in the men's F53 shot put event during the 2020 Summer Paralympics. [3]
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