Dilshod Nazarov

Dilshod Nazarov, born on May 6, 1982, is a distinguished Tajik track and field athlete renowned for his expertise in the hammer throw. Over the course of his illustrious career, he has proudly represented Tajikistan at the Olympic Games on four occasions, specifically in the years 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016. His crowning achievement came during the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, where he secured the gold medal, marking a historic milestone as the first gold medal for Tajikistan in Olympic history.

Nazarov's competitive spirit extends beyond the Olympics, as he has participated in the World Championships in Athletics seven times from 2005 to 2017. While he has shown commendable performance on the global stage, his most significant successes have been at regional competitions. He has consistently excelled at the Asian Athletics Championships, clinching medals in four consecutive events, and has been crowned the hammer champion at the Asian Games in 2006, 2010, and 2014.

In addition to his regional accolades, Nazarov achieved his first global medal, a silver, at the IAAF Continental Cup in 2010. His personal best in the hammer throw stands at an impressive eighty point seventy-one metres, a record he set in 2013, showcasing his remarkable talent and dedication to the sport.