Siamand Rahman | A tribute

Two-time Paralympic champion powerlifter Siamand Rahman has died aged 31. We are shocked and saddened at the news of his passing. Siamand won gold at London 2012 and Rio 2016. President Andrew Parsons said: “The whole Paralympic Movement is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Siamand Rahman. “As the world’s strongest Paralympian, he made global headlines at Rio 2016 when he became the first Para athlete to lift over 300kg. Few will forget that phenomenal performance which marked a landmark in