Reza Gheitasi (Persian: رضا قیطاسی) is an Iranian strongman, bodybuilder and power athlete known for his accomplishments in strength sports.

Reza Gheitasi
Personal information
Born1988
Kabudarahang, Hamedan, Iran
Height208 cm (6 ft 10 in)
Weight168 kg (370 lb)
Sport
SportStrongman
Medal record
Strongman
Iran's Strongest Man
1st 2024 Iran's Strongest Man
Country's Strongest Man (Iran)
3rd 2020 Iranshahr
2nd 2022 Safadasht
1st 2023 Tehran

Early career

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Born in 1988 in Hamedan, He initially pursued volleyball, displayling his physical prowess from a young age. However, at the age of 23, influenced by his coaches and recognizing his potential in strength sports, he transitioned to bodybuilding and powerlifting.[1][2]

Strongman career

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In October 2023, Gheitasi participated in the national competition for Strongest Man in Iran, competing in the +105 kg weight categories in both youth and adult divisions. Demonstrating his strength, he emerged victorious in the adult division, becoming the champion of the competition.[3] In 2024, Gheitasi achieved a milestone victory by securing the title of Iran's Strongest Man.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ اکبری, شهره (2023-10-19). "رضا قیطاسی؛ پرچمدار ورزش‌های قدرتی ایران". ایسنا (in Persian). Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  2. ^ "درخشش یک آتش‌نشان در میان «مردان آهنین»/ رضا قیطاسی کیست؟". Fararu (in Persian). 2024-03-21. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  3. ^ "Gheitasi wins Iran's Strongest Men award". Mehr News Agency. 2023-10-14. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  4. ^ "از قوی‌ترین مرد آهنین ایران در سال ۱۴۰۳ تجلیل شد". خبرآنلاین (in Persian). 2024-04-08. Retrieved 2024-05-11.