Hassan Taftian takes bronze at LEAP meeting
Hassan Taftian takes bronze at LEAP meeting

TEHRAN – Hassan Taftian from Iran claimed a bronze medal at the Loughborough European Athletics Permit (LEAP) meeting. In the competitions held in Loughborough’s Paula Radcliffe Stadium, Taftian won the bronze medal in 200m, producing a lifetime best of 20.74. Canada’s Brendon Rodney won the gold medal, clocking 20.59 and silver medal went to Tom […]

TEHRAN – Hassan Taftian from Iran claimed a bronze medal at the Loughborough European Athletics Permit (LEAP) meeting.

In the competitions held in Loughborough’s Paula Radcliffe Stadium, Taftian won the bronze medal in 200m, producing a lifetime best of 20.74.

Canada’s Brendon Rodney won the gold medal, clocking 20.59 and silver medal went to Tom Somers with 20.63.

Taftian is training under guidance of his coach French Guy Ontanon to prepare for the 2018 Asian Games.

The 18th Asian Games will be held from August 18 to September 2 in Jakarta and Palembang.