Elham Salehi (born 23 September 1980) is an Iranian para-athlete specializing in throwing events: javelin throw and shot put. She represented Iran at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.

Elham Salehi
Personal information
NationalityIranian
Born (1980-09-23) 23 September 1980 (age 44)[1]
Sport
Country Iran
SportPara-athletics
Disability classF54
Event(s)javelin throw
shot put
Medal record
Women's para-athletics
Representing  Iran
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Paris Javelin throw F54
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2023 Paris Javelin throw F54
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Kobe Javelin throw F54
Asian Para Games
Gold medal – first place 2022 Hangzhou Shot put F54
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Hangzhou Javelin throw F54

Career

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Salehi competed at the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships and won a silver medal in the javelin throw F54 event.[2]

In May 2024, Salehi competed at the 2024 World Para Athletics Championships and won a bronze medal in the javelin throw F54 event.[3] She then represented Iran at the 2024 Summer Paralympics and won a bronze medal in the javelin throw F54 event.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Elham Salehi". Paris 2024 Paralympics. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Iranian athletes win two more medals at Paris 23 Worlds". The Tehran Times. 17 July 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Salehi Soars to Bronze in Javelin Throw at World Para Athletics". iranpress.com. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Iran's Salehi takes bronze at javelin in 2024 Paralympics". The Tehran Times. 7 September 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
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