Mojtaba Maleki
Iranian strongman and powerlifter
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Mojtaba Maleki (Persian: مجتبی ملکی; born 1983) is an Iranian Strongman and Powerlifter,[1][2][3] competing for Iran in international strongman[4][5] and powerlifting[6][7][8] competitions.
Mojtaba Maleki | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1983 (age 42–43) Ilam, Iran |
| Occupations | Powerlifter, Strongman |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Competition record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Strongman | ||
| Iran's Strongest Man | ||
| 2nd | 2001 | |
| 2nd | 2004 | |
| 2nd | 2005 | |
| Competition record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Powerlifting | ||
| Representing | ||
| World Powerlifting Championships | ||
| 1st | 2017 | +140kg |
| 1st | 2018 | +140kg |
| Asian Powerlifting Championships | ||
| 1st | 2004 | +125kg |
| 1st | 2005 | +125kg |
| 1st | 2006 | +125kg |
| 1st | 2007 | +125kg |
| 1st | 2008 | +125kg |
| 1st | 2011 | +120kg |
| 1st | 2013 | +120kg |
| 1st | 2015 | +120kg |
He participated six times in Iran's Strongest Man competition,[9] placing runner-up in three (2001, 2004–2005). He reached the world record of raw squat with knee wraps, 500 kg, on 21 September 2017.[10]