Rostam was a national hero in Ferdowsi poems and lyrics. He is the symbol of Goodness and fighting the DEEV which is the symbol of Evil.
Congratulation to all Iranians for the 2nd Gold Medal of our ROSTAM in the Olympics games.
Gold medalist Hossein Reza Zadeh of Iran lifts 581 pounds (263.5 kg) for a world record in the clean and jerk during the men's over 231 lb (+105 kg) event at the Nikaia Olympic Weightlifting Hall during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Wednesday Aug. 25, 2004. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)
