Ali Baghbanbashi (Persian: علی باغبان‌‌باشی‎; 6 September 1924 – 28 October 2021)[1] was an Iranian long-distance runner who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics and in the 1956 Summer Olympics,[2] and also in the 1951 Asian Games and 1958 Asian Games. He was born in Torghabeh, Iran, and specialized in the 3000 metres, 5000 metres, 10000 metres, and marathon.

Ali Baghbanbashi
Medal record
Men’s athletics
Representing  Iran
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 1951 New Delhi 5000 m
Silver medal – second place 1951 New Delhi 3000 m
Bronze medal – third place 1958 Tokyo 5000 m
Bronze medal – third place 1958 Tokyo 10000 m

References edit

  1. ^ "Ali Baghbanbashi". Olympedia. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  2. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Ali Baghbanbashi". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 17 May 2012.