Nasser El Sonbaty

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, Germany to an Egyptian father and a Serbian mother, 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] After placing 2nd in the Arnold Classic twice, in 1997 and 1998, he won the title in 1999, defeating Kevin Levrone.[5] He was known for his shoulder development.[6]

Sonbaty's influence on the Arab and Muslim bodybuilding community is particularly significant, as he is credited with inspiring future generations of athletes from similar backgrounds.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Nasser El Sonbaty Dead at 47". MuscleMag. 2013-03-20. Archived from the original on 2015-05-18. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
  2. ↑ MR. OLYMPIA COMPETITOR LISTS 1965-2015
  3. ↑ Mondo.rs (2013-03-26). "Odlazak najjačeg Jugoslovena" (in Serbian). Retrieved 2020-07-25.
  4. ↑ https://www.musclememory.com/show.php?c=Olympia+-+IFBB&y=1997
  5. ↑ https://www.musclememory.com/show.php?c=Arnold+Classic+-+IFBB&y=1999
  6. ↑ https://barbend.com/best-shoulders-in-bodybuilding/
  7. ↑ https://dr-muscle.com/nasser-el-sonbaty-bodybuilder-age-height-net-worth-wife-more/#nasserelsonbatyslegacyinthebodybuildingworld
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