About Ibrahim Wasif
Lived 1908 – 1975 (aged 66). Ibrahim Wasif was an Egyptian and Turkish weightlifter.
Ibrahim Wasif (; November 4, 1908 – May 17, 1975) was a Light-Heavyweight (75–82.5 kg) in the Egyptian weightlifting team at the Summer Olympics of 1936 in Berlin. He earned a bronze medal for Egypt after lifting a record of 360 kg. This contributed to Egypt's total of 5 medals won during the 1936 games.
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Who was Ibrahim Wasif?
Turkish weightlifter (1908–1975)
When was Ibrahim Wasif born?
Ibrahim Wasif was born on 4 November 1908 in Port Said.
When did Ibrahim Wasif die?
Ibrahim Wasif died on 17 May 1975.
What was Ibrahim Wasif's occupation?
Ibrahim Wasif was a weightlifter.
What nationality was Ibrahim Wasif?
Ibrahim Wasif was Egyptian and Turkish.
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