About Mehdi Taghavi
Born 1987. Mehdi Taghavi is an Iranian amateur wrestler.
Mehdi Taghavi Kermani (; born February 20, 1987, in Savadkuh) is an Iranian wrestler. Taghavi was the favorite to win the 2012 London Olympics but was upset in the first round by Cuba's Liván López who ended up winning the bronze. Taghavi had previously beaten Lopez at the 2011 World Wrestling Championships.
At the 2008 Summer Olympics, he beat Haislan Garcia in the first round, before losing to Ramazan Şahin in the quarterfinals. As Şahin went on to the final, Taghavi took part in the bronze medal repechage where he lost to Geandry Garzón.
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Who is Mehdi Taghavi?
wrestler
When was Mehdi Taghavi born?
Mehdi Taghavi was born on 20 February 1987 in Savadkuh County.
What is Mehdi Taghavi's occupation?
Mehdi Taghavi is an amateur wrestler.
What nationality is Mehdi Taghavi?
Mehdi Taghavi is Iranian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mehdi Taghavi. https://biography.guide/mehdi-taghavi/
MLA: "Mehdi Taghavi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mehdi-taghavi/.
Chicago: "Mehdi Taghavi." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mehdi-taghavi/.
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