Iran at the 2006 Winter Olympics

Iran competed at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. Two athletes represented Iran in the 2006 Olympics, one in alpine skiing and one in cross-country skiing.[1] During the opening ceremonies, the Iranian delegation entered to the 1980 disco song "Funkytown." [2]

Iran at the
2006 Winter Olympics
IOC codeIRI
NOCNational Olympic Committee of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Websitewww.olympic.ir (in Persian and English)
in Turin
Competitors2 in 1 sport
Flag bearer Alidad Saveh-Shemshaki
Medals
Ranked —th
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
Winter Olympics appearances (overview)

Competitors
Sport Men Women Total
Skiing, Alpine 11
Skiing, Cross-country 11
Total202

Results by event

Alpine
Main article: Alpine skiing at the 2006 Winter Olympics
Men[3]
Athlete Event Run 1 Run 2 Total Rank
Alidad Saveh-Shemshaki Slalom 1:07.57 1:01.99 2:09.56 41
Giant slalom 1:32.27 1:31.61 3:03.88 36

Cross-country
Main article: Cross-country skiing at the 2006 Winter Olympics
Men[4]
Athlete Event Time Rank
Mojtaba Mirhashemi 15 km classical 52:27.0 90

References
  1. هشتمین حضور ایران در بازی های المپیك زمستانی (in Persian). Hamshahri. 30 January 2006. Retrieved 27 May 2011.
  2. "Only in this spectacle can Iran get funky". Canada.com. 11 February 2006. Archived from the original on 6 November 2013. Retrieved 20 July 2012.
  3. "XX Olympic Winter Games Official Report – Alpine Skiing" (PDF). LA84 Foundation. 4 January 2011. pp. 106 and 125. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 June 2012. Retrieved 27 May 2011.
  4. "XX Olympic Winter Games Official Report – Cross Country" (PDF). LA84 Foundation. 4 January 2011. p. 64. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 June 2012. Retrieved 27 May 2011.
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