title: Reza Gharaei
text: # Reza Gharaei
  
  Mohammad Reza Gharaei (Persian: محمدرضا قرایی; born 1980), mostly known as Reza Gharaei, is an Iranian strongman and powerlifter.
  
  ## Strongman career
  
  Reza has competed for Iran in several international strongman competitions.
  
  Reza represented Iran in the 2006 World's Strongest Man contest, but failed reach the finals. Reza also competed in the IFSA World Open in 2005, finishing in 8th place.
  
  Reza participated four times (2004, 2007–2008, 2010) in Iran's Strongest Man competition, winning in 2004, 2007 & 2008.
  
  