THERAN - Amir Mataei has set his 19th record in the past year while winning the 200-meter breaststroke title at the BSM International Short Course Swimming Championships in Oman.
The BSM International Short Course Swimming Championships were hosted by the BSM Marlins club in Oman. In the 200-meter breaststroke event, Amir Mataei clocked a time of 2 minutes, 8.48 seconds—surpassing his previous record of 2 minutes, 9.60 seconds—to secure first place.
This achievement marks the 19th time in the last year that Amir Mataei has set a new record—a remarkable statistic that highlights the swimmer’s consistent progress and high level of preparedness across various competitions.
Amir Mataei, who competes abroad, is currently undergoing his training and preparation under the guidance of Muhammad Deljoo.
Previously, Mataei achieved significant success for Iranian swimming at the Asian Games by reaching two finals—a feat that had not been accomplished by an Iranian swimmer in 16 years.
Winning the title at the BSM International Short Course Swimming Championships and setting his 19th record in the past year represents yet another major milestone in Amir Mataei’s athletic career.