About Ali Baghbanbashi
Lived 1924 – 2021 (aged 97). Ali Baghbanbashi was an Iranian athletics competitor.
Ali Baghbanbashi (; 6 September 1924 – 28 October 2021) was an Iranian long-distance runner who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics and in the 1956 Summer Olympics, 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.
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Who was Ali Baghbanbashi?
Olympic athlete
When was Ali Baghbanbashi born?
Ali Baghbanbashi was born on 6 September 1924 in Torqabeh.
When did Ali Baghbanbashi die?
Ali Baghbanbashi died on 28 October 2021 in Mashhad.
What was Ali Baghbanbashi's occupation?
Ali Baghbanbashi was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Ali Baghbanbashi?
Ali Baghbanbashi was Iranian.
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