TEHRAN - Iran’s Amirmahdi Yahaghi has won the country’s first-ever gold medal in speed skating at the World Championships, claiming the title in the junior men’s 100-meter event in Paraguay.
 The 17-year-old Iranian national team member delivered an outstanding performance throughout the competition, advancing through the preliminary and knockout rounds to reach the final and secure at least a silver medal.
In the final, Yahaghi defeated his renowned Colombian opponent to claim the gold medal and make history for Iranian speed skating.
This marks the first time an Iranian athlete has won a gold medal in speed skating at the World Championships.