Ahmed Shafik (powerlifter)

Ahmed Shafik
Personal information
Born (1973-11-10) November 10, 1973 (age 50)
Baghdad, Iraq
Height1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Sport
Country United States
SportParalympic powerlifting
DisabilityPolio survivor
Medal record
Paralympic powerlifting
Representing  United States
Parapan American Games
Silver medal – second place 2019 Lima 88kg & 97kg
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Guadalajara Super heavyweight

Ahmed Shafik (born November 10, 1973 in Baghdad, Iraq) is an American Paralympic powerlifter of Iraqi descent, he represented the 2012 and 2016 Summer Paralympics. His father Abdul Shafik is a retired weightlifter who competed for the Iraq national weightlifting team.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Ahmed Shafik - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. April 10, 2021. Archived from the original on April 10, 2021.
  2. ^ "Ahmed Shafik - Team USA". Team USA. April 10, 2021.[permanent dead link]