Ali Baghbanbashi

Ali Baghbanbashi
علی باغبان‌‌باشی
Personal information
NationalityIranian
Born(1924-09-06)6 September 1924
Torghabeh, Iran
Died28 October 2021(2021-10-28) (aged 97)
Mashhad, Iran
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Iran
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place1951 New Delhi5000 m
Silver medal – second place1951 New Delhi3000 m
Bronze medal – third place1958 Tokyo5000 m
Bronze medal – third place1958 Tokyo10000 m

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.

He lighted the cauldron during the opening ceremony of 1974 Asian Games.[3]

References

  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.
  3. ↑ Frida, Ernest (2 September 1974). "Games open with full on Iranian pageantry". The Straits Times. p. 31. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
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