Khalil Oghab
Khalil Oghab, nicknamed Khalil the Hero, was an Iranian actor and wrestler. He holds the Guinness World Record for lifting a 2-ton elephant.
Early life
Khalil Tariqat-Peima, nicknamed "Khalil Oghab" and "Pahlevan Khalil", was born in 1924 in Shiraz, Iran. His father was a farmer from the city of Fasa in Fars province. Khalil was interested in ancient sports since his childhood.At age 14, he started practicing ancient sports. He excelled in "grabbing" and lifting heavy weights. At 30 he lifted 450 kilograms with his teeth. Between 1930 and 1950, he performed several shows throughout Iran.