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Rouhollah Dadashi

1982 – 2011

Iranian strength athlete

PowerlifterStrongman (strength athlete)
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About Rouhollah Dadashi

Lived 1982 – 2011 (aged 29). Rouhollah Dadashi was an Iranian powerlifter and strongman (strength athlete).

Rouhollah Dadashi (; January 24, 1982 – July 16, 2011) was an Iranian powerlifter, bodybuilder and strongman, competing for Iran in international strongman competitions.

He participated five times in Iran's Strongest Man competition, reaching the final round each time, and becoming the champion twice (2009 and 2010).

Dadashi was stabbed and killed on 16 July 2011, 11:45 p.m in a fight which started as an argument with another driver and his passengers. On 17 July 2011, two of the killers were arrested by the police in the city of Karaj. The third and main murderer was arrested the next day while trying to escape the city.

Thousands of people attended Dadashi's burial ceremony. He was buried in Imamzadeh Mohammad in Karaj on 18 July 2011.

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Important facts

Born
24 January 1982, Mianeh
Birth century
20th century
Died
16 July 2011, Karaj
Occupation
Powerlifter, Strongman (strength athlete)
Nationality
Iran

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Rouhollah Dadashi?

Iranian strength athlete (1982–2011)

When was Rouhollah Dadashi born?

Rouhollah Dadashi was born on 24 January 1982 in Mianeh.

When did Rouhollah Dadashi die?

Rouhollah Dadashi died on 16 July 2011 in Karaj.

What was Rouhollah Dadashi's occupation?

Rouhollah Dadashi was a powerlifter and strongman (strength athlete).

What nationality was Rouhollah Dadashi?

Rouhollah Dadashi was Iranian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rouhollah Dadashi

· Wikidata: Q2169237

· DBpedia: Rouhollah Dadashi

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