Nasser El Sonbaty

Nasser El Sonbaty (born October 15, 1965 in Germany) is a retired IFBB professional bodybuilder.

STAT

Name: Nasser El Sonbaty

Location: San Diego,California

Born: Oct. 15, 1965

Height: 5'11"

Off Season Weight: Around 310-330 lbs.

Competition Weight: Around 270-280 lbs.

Special Talent: Speaks Seven Languages

Biography

Nasser was born in Germany, his father is from Egypt and his mother from Yugoslavia. Nasser speaks Serbo-Kroatian, Arabian, English, French, Italian, Spanish and German fluently.

A graduate from the University of Augsburg in Germany, earning a university degree in history, political science, and sociology; Nasser began bodybuilding in 1983. His first competition was a Junior State Championship in Germany in 1985, where he placed 6th. His first appearance in the Mr. Olympia competition was in 1994, where he placed 7th.

In total, Nasser competed in 13 amateur shows and 53 IFBB Pro shows. He qualified for 10 consecutive Mr. Olympia contests and entered nine Mr. Olympia competitions. His best placing in the Mr. Olympia competition was in 1997, where he placed 2nd. Nasser is also known for being the bodybuilder who poses at guest posings and bodybuilds wearing spectacles, for having the ability to speak several languages, as well as being able to weigh over 300 pounds in the offseason and still show his full abdominal muscles. Nasser is often referred to as the "Uncrowned Mr. Olympia," "The Wizard of Truth," and "Huge Nasser". He has been featured in many international fitness and bodybuilding magazines articles as well as being pictured on over 60 covers, including FLEX magazine

Contest History

* 1990 Grand Prix Finland, 8th

* 1990 Grand Prix France, 7th

* 1990 Grand Prix Holland, 8th

* 1991 Night of Champions, Did not place

* 1992 Chicago Pro Invitational, 19th

* 1992 Night of Champions, Did not place

* 1993 Grand Prix France, 3rd

* 1993 Grand Prix Germany, 3rd

* 1994 Grand Prix France, 4th

* 1994 Grand Prix Germany, 4th

* 1994 Night of Champions, 2nd

* 1994 Mr. Olympia, 7th

* 1995 Grand Prix England, 4th

* 1995 Grand Prix France, 3rd

* 1995 Grand Prix Germany, 3rd

* 1995 Grand Prix Russia, 3rd

* 1995 Grand Prix Spain, 3rd

* 1995 Grand Prix Ukraine, 2nd

* 1995 Houston Pro Invitational, 1st

* 1995 Night of Champions, 1st

* 1995 Mr. Olympia, 3rd

* 1996 Grand Prix Czech Republic, 1st

* 1996 Grand Prix England, 2nd

* 1996 Grand Prix Germany, 2nd

* 1996 Grand Prix Russia, Winner

* 1996 Grand Prix Spain, 3rd

* 1996 Grand Prix Switzerland, 1st

* 1996 Mr. Olympia, 3rd (disqualifed)

* 1997 Arnold Classic, 2nd

* 1997 Grand Prix Czech Republic, 3rd

* 1997 Grand Prix England, 3rd

* 1997 Grand Prix Finland, 4th

* 1997 Grand Prix Germany, 2nd

* 1997 Grand Prix Hungary, 2nd

* 1997 Grand Prix Russia, 3rd

* 1997 Grand Prix Spain, 2nd

* 1997 Mr. Olympia, 2nd

* 1997 San Jose Pro Invitational, 2nd

* 1998 Arnold Classic, 2nd

* 1998 Grand Prix Finland, 3rd

* 1998 Grand Prix Germany, 3rd

* 1998 Mr. Olympia, 3rd

* 1999 Arnold Classic, 1st

* 1999 Grand Prix England, 6th

* 1999 Mr. Olympia, 6th

* 1999 World Pro Championships, 6th

* 2000 Mr. Olympia, 5th

* 2001 Mr. Olympia, 9th

* 2002 Arnold Classic, 10th

* 2002 Mr. Olympia, 15th

* 2004 Night of Champions, 15th

* 2004 Show of Strength Pro Championship, 14th

* 2005 Europa Supershow, 14th

Magazines

1995 December Vol 13, Num 11 Flex

1996 March Vol 14, Num 1 Flex

1997 March Vol 15, Num 1 Flex

1997 April Vol 15, Num 2 Flex

1997 June Num 1 Peak Training Journal

1998 June Vol 16, Num 4 Flex

1998 December Vol 16, Num 10 Flex

1999 September Vol 17, Num 7 Flex

2001 February Vol 18, Num 12 Flex

2001 December Vol 19, Num 10 Flex