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Trailer: The Legend of Takhti

Exploring Iranian wrestling legend Gholamreza Takhti鈥檚 journey of life, death and legacy. Rana Rahimpour delves into the man behind the myth.

Exploring Iranian wrestling legend Gholamreza Takhti鈥檚 journey in life, death and his legacy. The Iranian wrestler was the people's hero: a multiple gold Olympic medal-winner, who embodied the spirit of Iran. He was well loved, even by those who fought against him.

Then, in January 1968, Takhti was found dead in a Tehran hotel room. He was 37.

Presenter Rana Rahimpour delves into the man behind the myth and sheds a light on the complex relationship between Iran and its heroes. Sport, politics, and power wrestle with each other, as we get to the heart of what it means to be a hero and how we can hold onto them.

Presenter: Rana Rahimpour
Producer: Lucy Greenwell
Sound design: David Crackles

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