Mansour Raeisi
Iranian wrestler (1928–1980)
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Mansour Raeisi (Persian: منصور رئیسی; 1928–1980) was an Iranian Olympic Freestyle Wrestler and FILA International Referee.[1][2] He is one of the most notable Iranian wrestlers of his generation.[3]
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  Iran | ||
| Men's freestyle wrestling | ||
| European Championships | ||
 | 1949 Istanbul | 52 kg |
Biography
Raeisi represented Iran at 1948 Summer Olympics –the first appearance of Iranian wrestlers in an International competition– and had the best performance among Iranian wrestlers in the games,[4] losing semifinal to Turkish silver-medalist Halit Balamir and placing in the 4th place.[5]
He also coached Iran national freestyle wrestling athletes in 1967 World Wrestling Championships.[6]
Deaflympics champion Karim Raeisinia is his cousin.[7]
