Iran's most famous wrestler, Olympic champion, and icon of chivalry, sportsmanship, and humility in modern history.
Notable Works
Olympic gold medal (1956 Melbourne), heroic aid for the Bouin Zahra earthquake victims
Fun Facts
During a match, noticing his opponent's injured leg, Takhti refused to attack it. Following the Bouin-Zahra earthquake, he personally walked the streets of Tehran pushing a truck to collect aid for the victims.
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