Simin Safamehr (Persian: سیمین صفامهر, 14 June 1947 – March 2016) was an Iranian sprinter. She competed in the women's 100 metres and women's long jump at the 1964 Summer Olympics.[2] She was the first woman to represent Iran at the Olympics.[3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Born | 14 June 1947 |
| Died | 2016 (aged 68)[1] Tehran, Iran |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Sprinting |
| Event(s) | 100 metres, long jump |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 13.2 (100 m) 5.06 m (Long jump) |
References
edit- ^ "یک قصه جذاب از دل تاریخ؛ رکورد ۴۳ساله دختر اهل میانه". sahebdivan.ir. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Simin Safamehr Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
- ^ "First female competitors at the Olympics by country". Olympedia. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
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