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Iranian praclimber Khalaji aces Paraclimbing Master

Tuesday, 11 July 2017 9:00 AM [ Last Update: Tuesday, 11 July 2017 9:01 AM ]

Iranian paraclimber Behnam Khalaji (3rd L)

Iranian paraclimber Behnam Khalaji has featured commendable performances at the fourth edition of Paraclimbing Master in Austria, and been awarded a precious gold medal.

Khalaji took on his opponents in the men’s RP2 competitions in the western Austrian town of Imst, and tallied 97 points in the final attempt to claim the top position of the chart at the prestigious sporting event.

Alessio Cornamusini from Italy earned 82 points in his last contest, and finished in the second place to collect the silver medal. Germany’s Michael Füchsle bagged the bronze medal with 58 points.

The fourth edition of Paraclimbing Master began in Imst, Austria, on July 8 and finished the following day. A total of 56 athletes from 12 nations took part in the event.

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