Mahmoud Mollaghasemi

Mahmoud Mollaghasemi, 97, died on June 30, 2026. Mahmoud Mollaghasemi was known publicly as an Iranian freestyle wrestler and Olympic bronze medallist (1952). He won a silver medal at the 1951 World Championships and a bronze medal at the 1952 Olympics. Mollaghasemi was the eldest child in a large family. He lost his father, a shoemaker, at an early age, and had to start working to support his family. After retiring from competitions, he worked as a wrestling coach and international referee, and attended the 1964 Olympics in that capacity. Public biographical listings identify Mollaghasemi as an Iranian freestyle wrestler. Mollaghasemi was also associated with Olympic bronze medallist (1952). This public record remains centered on Mollaghasemi's work as an Iranian freestyle wrestler and Olympic bronze medallist (1952) and the documented milestones of that career.