Hossein Nassim
- January 10, 2024
- Swimmer
Quick Facts
Hossein Nassim Biography
Name | Hossein Nassim |
Birthday | Apr 27 |
Birth Year | 1952 |
Place Of Birth | Abadan |
Home Town | Khuzestan |
Birth Country | Iran |
Birth Sign | Taurus |
Siblings | Bahman Nassim |
Hossein Nassim is one of the most popular and richest Swimmer who was born on April 27, 1952 in Abadan, Khuzestan, Iran.
Hossein Nassim (born 27 April 1952) is an Iranian swimmer. He who was a member of Iran national water polo teams participating in the 1976 Summer Olympics and 1970, 1974, and 1986 Asian Games, and won a gold medal in 1974. Nassim was known for his national records in the backstroke, and his contribution to the Iran men’s national water polo team from the early 1970s through the late 1980s. Nassim immigrated to Germany in 1987, and is now a coach and instructor with swim clubs there.
Hossein Nassim was known for his speed and strength, earning the nickname ‘Shark from the South’ from his teammates and competitors, due to his coming from Abadan (which is located in the south of Iran). In joining the national men’s team in 1967, he became a starting player for the team in 1970, with his first trip being to Romania for a competition. During the 1974 Asian Games, held in Tehran, Iran, the national team was able to win the gold medal, with the finals being held against China, which ended in a 5–5 tie. Hossein scored three goals in the game, playing from the striker position. It was rumored that post victory over China, that Hossein had climbed the 10m meter diving board and jumped into the pool in celebration, yet it was later discovered that it was a fan by name of Hooshang Parvin that was responsible for the celebratory leap.
Hossein Nassim Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Swimmer |
House | Living in own house. |
Hossein Nassim is one of the richest Swimmer from Iran. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Hossein Nassim 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Nassim was born in Abadan, Iran, to Ramezan Nassim Naseri and Farideh Hasson. His earliest influences were from his brother Bahman Nassim, whom was himself a water polo player for Iran men’s national water polo team, and a record holder for the backstroke from the late 1950s into the early 1960s. Hossein’s earliest participation in swimming began with Club Paas in Abadan (for swimming and water polo), then to Jam Club (for swimming, water polo, and basketball), before moving onto the National Men’s team of Iran in 1967, at the age of 15. He was known for his strenuous training regimen of doing daily practices with both his swim team and water polo team, twice daily.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 6 ft 0 in |
Weight | 172 lbs |
Hossein Nassim height 6 ft 0 in Tommy weight 172 lbs & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Hossein Nassim Dating?
According to our records, Hossein Nassim is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Hossein Nassim’s is not dating anyone.
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Hossein Nassim is married to Regina Nassim, and they have a single son, Nick Nassim. Hossein also has a son, Bobby Nassim, from a previous marriage in the 1980s while living in Iran. Hossein is currently overseeing the training of his son Nick for swimming and water polo competitions in Germany.
Facts & Trivia
Tommy Ranked on the list of most popular Swimmer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Iran. Hossein Nassim celebrates birthday on April 27 of every year.