Iran runners earn 5 medals in Kazakhstan

Gorgan, July 8, IRNA – Iranian runners won one gold, one silver and three bronze medals in athletic competitions held in Almaty, Kazakhstan. In high jump field, Aylin Babaki ranked third and received a bronze medal. In 100-meter field, Hamideh Esmaeel Nejad with record of 12.11 second stood on the third place. Iranian players with the record of 50.63 second snatched a bronze medal in 4 × 100 meters relay. Mobin Maddahi and Hamid Reza Kia in triple jump category ranked 4th and 5th. In 100 meters hurdles, Elnaz Kompani advanced to final stage a nd then ranked 4th. Reza Moghaddam in Hammer throw field received a gold medal and Hamideh Esmaeel Nejad snatched a silver medal. The event was held with Iran, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Tajikistan, India, Turkmenistan, Georgia and Belarus taking part. Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish