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]

Competitors

Sport Men Women Total
Skiing, Alpine 1 1
Skiing, Cross-country 1 1
Total 2 0 2

Results by event

Skiing

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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