About Jalal Keshmiri
Lived 1939 – 1999 (aged 59). Jalal Keshmiri was an Iranian athletics competitor.
Biography
Keshmiri started as an association football goalkeeper. During one game, a practicing athlete threw a discus that almost hit Keshmiri's head. Angry Keshmiri threw it back and was noticed by the athletics coach. By the age of 19 he switched from football to athletics. In the 1970s he studied physical education at University of Nevada, United States, graduating with a bachelor's degree in 1974. By that time Iranian officials considered him an American citizen and excluded him from the 1972 Olympic team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jalal Keshmiri?
Olympic athlete (1939–1999)
When was Jalal Keshmiri born?
Jalal Keshmiri was born on 25 March 1939 in Tehran.
When did Jalal Keshmiri die?
Jalal Keshmiri died on 6 February 1999 in Reno.
What was Jalal Keshmiri's occupation?
Jalal Keshmiri was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Jalal Keshmiri?
Jalal Keshmiri was Iranian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jalal Keshmiri. https://biography.guide/jalal-keshmiri/
MLA: "Jalal Keshmiri." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jalal-keshmiri/.
Chicago: "Jalal Keshmiri." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jalal-keshmiri/.
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