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| Personal information | |
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| Native name | مجتبی یادگاری |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Born | March 31, 1991 Arak, Iran |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Long-distance running |
Mojtaba Yadegari (Persian: مجتبی یادگاری; born 31 March 1991) is an Iranian long-distance runner and humanitarian. He is a two-time world record holder recognized by the International Marathon and Records Organization (IMARO) and serves as a peace ambassador for the Iranian Red Crescent Society.[1]
Career
[edit]Yadegari began competing nationally in the late 2000s. In 2012, he set a national record certified by IMARO,[2] and in 2014 he broke an Asian record.[3] In 2025, he achieved two world records in long-distance running events registered by IMARO.[4]
Humanitarian work
[edit]Nicknamed the "Runner of Peace and Friendship", Yadegari is known for symbolic marathons promoting unity and humanitarian values. As a peace ambassador for the Iranian Red Crescent Society, he has completed long-distance runs across several provinces to raise awareness of humanitarian causes.[5][6]
His efforts have received national and international media coverage, including by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Mehr News Agency, and Varzesh3.[7][8]
Recognition
[edit]Yadegari has been recognized for integrating sports with peacebuilding initiatives and for representing Iran in international humanitarian events.[9]
Personal life
[edit]Yadegari lives and trains in Arak, Iran.
References
[edit]- ^ "Iran: Running for Peace". IFRC.org. International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. October 2019. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ^ "IMARO National Record - Mojtaba Yadegari (2012)". IMARO. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ^ "IMARO Asian Record - Mojtaba Yadegari (2014)". IMARO. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ^ "Mojtaba Yadegari World Records (2025)". IMARO. 14 February 2025. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ^ "Iranian peace runner completes 80 km journey across eight provinces". Iranian Students News Agency (ISNA). 17 December 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ^ "Peace and friendship runner reaches Qazvin". Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA). 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ^ "After 17 days, peace flag raised in Tehran by young runner from Arak". Varzesh3. 2024. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ^ "Yadegari's athletic journey of peace". Mehr News. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ^ "The athletic life of Mojtaba Yadegari". Borna News. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
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Category:1991 births
Category:Living people
Category:Iranian male long-distance runners
Category:People from Arak, Iran
Category:Peace ambassadors
Category:Iranian humanitarians
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