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Samir Bannout is a Men's Open Bodybuilding competitor from Lebanon. Samir Bannout has a verified height of 5'8" (173 cm) and a recorded contest weight of 205 lb (93 kg).
1x Mr. Olympia, 1983
Samir Bannout
CountryLebanon
GenderMale
DivisionMen's Open Bodybuilding
Born1955
Born inLebanon
Social
StatusRetired
Samir Bannout, a bodybuilder from Lebanon, stands 5'8" (173 cm) tall and competed at a contest weight of around 205 lb (93 kg). He was born in Lebanon on November 7, 1955 and is 70 years old.
Samir Bannout is a Men's Open Bodybuilding competitor from Lebanon with a competitive record spanning 1974–2011.
Across 57 recorded contest results, Samir Bannout has 5 first-place finishes (a 8.8% win rate), including 1× Olympia title.
Career Record
- Total Results
- 57
- Wins
- 5
- Win Rate
- 8.8%
- Career
- 1974–2011
- Height
- 5'8" (173 cm)
- Weight
- 205 lb (93 kg)
- Age
- 70
- Division
- Men's Open Bodybuilding
- Country
- Lebanon
- Olympia Titles
- 1
- Verified
- Sources
- 16
Every season on record
Peak Year 1979 (2 wins)
Olympia
1st place
2nd place
3rd place
Other
- Pro Debut
- 1974
- First Win
- 1979
- Olympia Debut
- 1980
- Last Contest
- 2011
| Year | Placement | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 15 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1981 | 9 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1982 | 4 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1983 | 1 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1984 | 6 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1988 | 8 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1989 | 9 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1990 | 8 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1994 | 18 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
Data updated
About
Samir Bannout is a Lebanese former professional bodybuilder and commentator. Nicknamed 'The Lion of Lebanon', he won the 1983 Mr. Olympia, defeating Mohamed Makkawy and Lee Haney. He is the first Middle Eastern bodybuilder to win a Mr. Olympia title.
Championship record
Where the titles came from
Mr. Olympia
12Appearances
1Titles
1Top 3
Arnold Classic
4Appearances
0Titles
0Top 3
All pro shows
57Contests
5Wins
11Top 3
All results
| Year | Contest | Division | Place | Won by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Masters Pro World | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #11 | Dexter Jackson |
| 1996 | Olympia - Masters | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #6 | Vince Taylor |
| 1994 | Grand Prix England | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #14 | Dorian Yates |
| 1994 | Grand Prix Germany | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #13 | Dorian Yates |
| 1994 | Grand Prix Italy | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #12 | Kevin Levrone |
| 1994 | Grand Prix Spain | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #12 | Dorian Yates |
| 1994 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #18 | Dorian Yates |
| 1993 | Arnold Classic | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #13 | Flex Wheeler |
| 1993 | Ironman Pro Invitational | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #15 | Flex Wheeler |
| 1993 | San Jose Pro Invitational | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #10 | Vince Taylor |
| 1992 | Arnold Classic | Men's Open Bodybuilding | Unplaced | Vince Taylor |
| 1992 | Grand Prix Germany | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #11 | Kevin Levrone |
| 1992 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | Unplaced | Dorian Yates |
| 1991 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | Unplaced | Lee Haney |
| 1990 | Arnold Classic | Men's Open Bodybuilding | Unplaced | Mike Ashley |
| 1990 | Grand Prix England | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #6 | Mohammed Benaziza |
| 1990 | Grand Prix Finland | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #5 | Mohammed Benaziza |
| 1990 | Grand Prix Italy | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #6 | Mohammed Benaziza |
| 1990 | Houston Pro Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | J J Marsh |
| 1990 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #8 | Lee Haney |
| 1990 | Pittsburgh Pro Invitational | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1990 | World Championships | Other Divisions | #2 | Sabine Wick |
| 1989 | Arnold Classic | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Rich Gaspari |
| 1989 | Grand Prix Finland | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #6 | Lee Labrada |
| 1989 | Grand Prix France | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #8 | Gary Strydom |
| 1989 | Grand Prix Germany | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #5 | Mike Christian |
| 1989 | Grand Prix Holland | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #5 | Lee Labrada |
| 1989 | Grand Prix Spain | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #5 | Mike Christian |
| 1989 | Grand Prix Spain (2) | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #5 | Mike Christian |
| 1989 | Grand Prix Sweden | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Gary Strydom |
| 1989 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #9 | Lee Haney |
| 1988 | Grand Prix England | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #10 | Lee Labrada |
| 1988 | Grand Prix Italy | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #9 | Rich Gaspari |
| 1988 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #8 | Lee Haney |
| 1985 | World Championships | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1984 | Canada Pro Cup | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #5 | Albert Beckles |
| 1984 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #6 | Lee Haney |
| 1984 | World Grand Prix | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #5 | Albert Beckles |
| 1983 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1982 | Grand Prix Sweden | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Mohamed Makkawy |
| 1982 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Chris Dickerson |
| 1981 | Grand Prix California | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #7 | Chris Dickerson |
| 1981 | Grand Prix New England | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #6 | Albert Beckles |
| 1981 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #9 | Franco Columbu |
| 1981 | Night of Champions | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #10 | Chris Dickerson |
| 1980 | Grand Prix California | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Chris Dickerson |
| 1980 | Grand Prix Pennsylvania | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #7 | Casey Viator |
| 1980 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #15 | Arnold Schwarzenegger |
| 1980 | Night of Champions | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #10 | Chris Dickerson |
| 1980 | Pittsburgh Pro Invitational | Men's Open Bodybuilding | Unplaced | Casey Viator |
| 1979 | Best in the World | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1979 | Canada Pro Cup | Men's Open Bodybuilding | Unplaced | Chris Dickerson |
| 1979 | World Amateur Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1978 | Mr International | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Roger Callard |
| 1977 | Mr International | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Walter Bubenicek |
| 1976 | Universe | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #12 | Robby Robinson |
| 1974 | Universe | Other Divisions | #7 | Ahmet Enünlü |
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