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Mohammad Ali Geraei (Persian: محمدعلی گرایی; born 2 May 1994) is a Greco-Roman wrestler from Iran. He won a gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games and a bronze medal at the 2017, 2019 and 2021 World Championships.
- Andrew Binner
- Wrestling is in the Geraei family's blood. Geraei grew up in the central Iranian city of Shiraz as one of three siblings, two of whom would become accomplished Greco-Roman wrestlers.
- Overcoming an ill-timed injury to win Olympic gold. Winning an Olympic gold medal in a combat sport is difficult enough with full fitness and perfect preparation.
- Finding resourceful solutions during Covid. The Covid-19 pandemic disrupted the Olympic preparations of athletes around the world, but few countries were hit as hard as Iran.
- Continuing Iran's fine wrestling legacy. Iran has won 24 gold medals in the modern Olympic Games. Almost half of them (11) have been won in wrestling, and as such Geraei joins an exclusive group of particularly-revered athletes in the Asian nation.
Oct 9, 2021 · Olympic champion Mohammadreza Geraei will fight for his maiden Greco-Roman wrestling World title after an incredible day at the 2021 World Championships in Oslo on Saturday (9 October).
- Ken Browne
Oct 10, 2021 · Olympic champion Mohammadreza Geraei grabbed his maiden Greco-Roman wrestling World title with a 5-2 victory on points over Nazir Abdullaev in the 67kg final on Sunday (10th October). It's a remarkable achievement considering how close he was to an opening round exit in Oslo.
- Ken Browne
Mohammad Ali GERAEI (IRI) is a two-time world bronze medalist (2017 & 2019). He qualified for Tokyo by winning a bronze medal in 2019 World Championships. The older brother is happy to see his younger brother (Mohammadreza GERAEI) beside him at the Olympic Games. Mohammadreza competes at 67kg.
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Oct 8, 2021 · TEHRAN – Iran’s Mohammadali Geraei won a bronze medal at the 2021 World Wrestling Championships on Friday. The Greco-Roman wrestler defeated Hungarian wrestler Tamás Lévai 9-0 in the 77kg bronze medal match.
