Ali Hashemi

Weightlifter

Birthday November 1, 1991

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Iran

Age 33 years old

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About

Former two-time world champion that primarily competes in the men's snatch and clean & jerk events for the men's 207 pound, 225 pound, and 230 pound weight classes. In the years 2017 and 2018, he won gold in the Men's World Championships as a member of the Iranian men's national team. He was also given a chance to compete at the 2016 and 2021 Summer Olympics. 

Before Fame

He officially began his professional weightlifting career in the year 2015. That very same year, he won two medals at the 2015 Asian Championships in Phuket, Thailand.

Trivia

He recorded a personal career high of 405 lbs in the men's snatch event during the 2018 Asian Games. He later recorded a new personal high in the men's clean & jerk event after lifting 496 lbs during the 2019 Asian Championships.

Family Life

He grew up living with his family in Ilam, Iran. He is the oldest of two brothers. 

Associated With

He is a professional weightlifter like Larry Williams and Victor Martinez.