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Nasser El Sonbaty is a Men's Open Bodybuilding competitor from Germany. Nasser El Sonbaty has a verified height of 6'0" (183 cm) and a recorded contest weight of 289 lb (131 kg).
1x Arnold Classic
Nasser El Sonbaty
Nasser El Sonbaty, a bodybuilder from Germany, stands 6'0" (183 cm) tall and competed at a contest weight of around 289 lb (131 kg). He was born on October 15, 1965 and is 60 years old.
Nasser El Sonbaty is a Men's Open Bodybuilding competitor from Germany with a competitive record spanning 1990–2005.
Across 53 recorded contest results, Nasser El Sonbaty has 6 first-place finishes (a 11.3% win rate), including 1× Arnold Classic title.
Career Record
- Total Results
- 53
- Wins
- 6
- Win Rate
- 11.3%
- Career
- 1990–2005
- Height
- 6'0" (183 cm)
- Weight
- 289 lb (131 kg)
- Age
- 60
- Division
- Men's Open Bodybuilding
- Country
- Germany
- Arnold Classic Titles
- 1
- Verified
- Sources
- 13
Every season on record
Peak Year 1996 (3 wins)
Olympia
1st place
2nd place
3rd place
Other
- Pro Debut
- 1990
- Olympia Debut
- 1994
- First Win
- 1995
- Peak Year
- 1996
- Last Contest
- 2005
| Year | Placement | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 7 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1995 | 3 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1997 | 2 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1998 | 3 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1999 | 6 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 2000 | 5 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 2001 | 9 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 2002 | 15 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
Data updated
About
Nasser El Sonbaty was an IFBB professional bodybuilder. He represented FR Yugoslavia at competitions. 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 in a controversial result he placed 2nd behind Dorian Yates. Many bodybuilders, including Jay Cutler and Ronnie Coleman, agree he deserved 1st place in that year's contest. After placing 2nd in the Arnold Classic twice, in 1997 and 1998, he won the title in 1999, defeating Kevin Levrone. He was known for his shoulder development.
Championship record
Where the titles came from
Mr. Olympia
9Appearances
0Titles
3Top 3
Arnold Classic
4Appearances
1Titles
3Top 3
All pro shows
53Contests
6Wins
31Top 3
All results
| Year | Contest | Division | Place | Won by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Europa Supershow | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #14 | Branch Warren |
| 2004 | Night of Champions | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #15 | Melvin Anthony |
| 2004 | Show of Strength Pro Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #14 | Victor Martinez |
| 2002 | Arnold Classic | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #10 | Jay Cutler |
| 2002 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #15 | Ronnie Coleman |
| 2001 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #9 | Ronnie Coleman |
| 2000 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #5 | Ronnie Coleman |
| 1999 | Arnold Classic | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1999 | Grand Prix England | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #6 | Ronnie Coleman |
| 1999 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #6 | Ronnie Coleman |
| 1999 | World Pro Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #6 | Ronnie Coleman |
| 1998 | Arnold Classic | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Flex Wheeler |
| 1998 | Grand Prix Finland | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Ronnie Coleman |
| 1998 | Grand Prix Germany | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Ronnie Coleman |
| 1998 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Ronnie Coleman |
| 1997 | Arnold Classic | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Flex Wheeler |
| 1997 | Grand Prix Czech Republic | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Kevin Levrone |
| 1997 | Grand Prix England | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Kevin Levrone |
| 1997 | Grand Prix Finland | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Kevin Levrone |
| 1997 | Grand Prix Germany | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Kevin Levrone |
| 1997 | Grand Prix Hungary | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Kevin Levrone |
| 1997 | Grand Prix Russia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Ronnie Coleman |
| 1997 | Grand Prix Spain | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Kevin Levrone |
| 1997 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Dorian Yates |
| 1997 | San Jose Pro Invitational | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Flex Wheeler |
| 1996 | Grand Prix Czech Republic | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1996 | Grand Prix England | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Dorian Yates |
| 1996 | Grand Prix Germany | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Dorian Yates |
| 1996 | Grand Prix Russia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1996 | Grand Prix Spain | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Dorian Yates |
| 1996 | Grand Prix Switzerland | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1996 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | Unplaced | Dorian Yates |
| 1995 | Grand Prix England | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Vince Taylor |
| 1995 | Grand Prix France | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Vince Taylor |
| 1995 | Grand Prix Germany | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Kevin Levrone |
| 1995 | Grand Prix Russia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Kevin Levrone |
| 1995 | Grand Prix Spain | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Kevin Levrone |
| 1995 | Grand Prix Ukraine | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Vince Taylor |
| 1995 | Houston Pro Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1995 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Dorian Yates |
| 1995 | Night of Champions | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1994 | Grand Prix France | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Paul Dillett |
| 1994 | Grand Prix Germany (2) | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Paul Dillett |
| 1994 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #7 | Dorian Yates |
| 1994 | Night of Champions | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Michael Francois |
| 1993 | Grand Prix France | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Flex Wheeler |
| 1993 | Grand Prix Germany | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Flex Wheeler |
| 1992 | Chicago Pro Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #19 | Porter Cottrell |
| 1992 | Night of Champions | Men's Open Bodybuilding | Unplaced | Kevin Levrone |
| 1991 | Night of Champions | Men's Open Bodybuilding | Unplaced | Dorian Yates |
| 1990 | Grand Prix Finland | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #8 | Mohammed Benaziza |
| 1990 | Grand Prix France | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #7 | Mohammed Benaziza |
| 1990 | Grand Prix Holland | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #8 | Thierry Pastel |
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