Iran at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Updated on Dec 06, 2024

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IOC code IRI Flag bearer Homa Hosseini		Competitors 55 in 13 sports

NOC National Olympic Committee of the Islamic Republic of Iran Website www.olympic.ir (Persian) (English) MedalsRanked 51st GoldSilverBronzeTotal1012

Iran sent a team to compete at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. In total 55 Iranian athletes went to Beijing, including three women. These Olympics are regarded as less successful than their previous Games, as Iran only achieved one gold and one bronze medal.

Athletics

Key

Note–Ranks given for track events are within the athlete's heat only

Q = Qualified for the next round

q = Qualified for the next round as a fastest loser or, in field events, by position without achieving the qualifying target

NR = National record

N/A = Round not applicable for the event

Bye = Athlete not required to compete in round

Men

Track & road events

Field events

Combined events – Decathlon

Men's tournament

Roster

The following is the Iran roster in the men's basketball tournament of the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Group play

Judo

Men

Rowing

Men

Women

Qualification Legend: FA=Final A (medal); FB=Final B (non-medal); FC=Final C (non-medal); FD=Final D (non-medal); FE=Final E (non-medal); FF=Final F (non-medal); SA/B=Semifinals A/B; SC/D=Semifinals C/D; SE/F=Semifinals E/F; QF=Quarterfinals; R=Repechage

Swimming

Men

Wrestling

Key:

VT - Victory by Fall.

PP - Decision by Points - the loser with technical points.

PO - Decision by Points - the loser without technical points.

Men's freestyle

Men's Greco-Roman

References

Iran at the 2008 Summer Olympics Wikipedia

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