Iranian women bag 7 medals at Azerbaijan track and field contests

Tehran, May 28, IRNA – Iranian women have won seven colorful medals at track and field athletics competitions held in Azerbaijan. Parichehr Shahi wins two gold medals in 1,500 and 3,000 meters in 04:34:19 and 09:54:11. In 3,000 meters, Shahi could also break the national record after 12 years; the record which belonged to Leila Ebrahimi with 10:06:01. Kazhan Rostami was another female Iranian athlete who won a gold and a silver medals in 400 and 200 meters in 57:97 and 25:06 seconds. Also, Sanaz Amiripour registered 12:31 and 25:56 seconds in 100 and 200 meters and gained silver and bronze medals respectively. When Sarina Saedi, another Iranian athlete, stood at the second place and won a silver medal in women’s long jump marking 12.38 meters, the number of the medals reached seven. Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish