Abolfazl Anvari
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Other |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Abolfazl•Anvari |
| Used name | Abolfazl•Anvari |
| Original name | ابوالفضل•انورى |
| Born | 9 February 1938 in Saveh, Markazi (IRI) |
| Died | 14 February 2018 |
| Measurements | 195 cm / 105 kg |
| NOC |  Islamic Republic of Iran |
Biography
Abolfazl Anvari wrestled freestyle heavyweight at both the 1968 and 1972 Olympics. He was a bronze medalist at the World Championships in both 1966 and 1969, and also won a bronze medal at the 1970 Asian Games. Anvari also placed fourth at the 1967 World Championships.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | IRI |
Abolfazl Anvari | |||
| Heavyweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | =6 | |||||
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | IRI |
Abolfazl Anvari | |||
| Heavyweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) |
Other participations
| Games | Role | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony | IRI |
Abolfazl Anvari |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Asian Games (0–0–1 1970 Bangkok WRE bronze: freestyle heavyweight -100 kg)