Iran: Samarghandian breaks women's discus record after 33 years

Source: Mehr News Agency, Tehran

Elham Samarghandian broke Iranian women's discus throw record after 33 years on Monday. Samarghandian finished in first place at the third edition of Iran's Track and Field Championship with a throw of 41.48 meters.

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The previous record was set by Momtaz Asadi 33 years ago with a throw of 41.40 meters.

Some 160 athletes from 21 teams participated in the two-day competitions at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran.

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