| Nasser El Sonbaty | |
|---|---|
| Bodybuilder | |
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| Personal info | |
| Nickname | The Professor |
| Born | October 15, 1965 Stuttgart, West Germany |
| Died | March 20, 2013 (aged 47) Cairo, Egypt |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | Contest: 265–290 lb (120–131 kg) Off season: 300–338 lb (136–152kg) |
| Professional career | |
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Nasser El Sonbaty (Arabic: ناصر السنباطى; born 15 October 1965 – 20 March 2013) was an IFBB professional bodybuilder.[1] He represented FR Yugoslavia at competitions.[2][3] Born in Stuttgart, Sonbaty began bodybuilding in 1983. His first appearance in the Mr. Olympia competition was in 1994, where he placed 7th. His best placing in the Mr. Olympia competition was in 1997, where he placed 2nd behind Dorian Yates.[4] Most bodybuilders including Jay Cutler and Ronnie Coleman agree he deserved 1st place.[5] After placing 2nd in the Arnold Classic twice, in 1997 and 1998, he won the title in 1999, defeating Kevin Levrone.[6] He was known for his shoulder development.[7]
- ^ "Nasser El Sonbaty Dead at 47". MuscleMag. 2013-03-20. Archived from the original on 2015-05-18. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
- ^ MR. OLYMPIA COMPETITOR LISTS 1965-2015
- ^ Mondo.rs (2013-03-26). "Odlazak najjačeg Jugoslovena" (in Serbian). Retrieved 2020-07-25.
- ^ "1997 Olympia - IFBB".
- ^ {{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOhhekEEdi8]]
- ^ "1999 Arnold Classic - IFBB".
- ^ "10 Competitors Who Boast the Best Shoulders in Bodybuilding | BarBend". 21 December 2021.