China, Russia Win Top Results in Physics Olympiad in Iran (1/2)

More than 300 secondary school students competed in the 38th International Physics Olympiad last month in Iran. They came from 73 countries, including the United States. Students from China had the top results: 4 gold medals and 1 silver. Russia was second with 3 gold, 1 silver and 1 honorable mention.

Next came the United States and South Korea. Each team brought home 2 gold medals and 3 silver medals. And the teams from Iran and Japan had 2 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze medal each.

The 10-day Olympiad took place in the ancient city of Isfahan. There were written examinations and laboratory experiments as well as discussion meetings.

And there was news of the death in Isfahan of the president of the International Physics Olympiad. Waldemar Gorzkowski was 67 years old. The Iranian Students News Agency said he died of a heart attack. He led the Olympiad for many years.