Nasser El Sonbaty
Nasser El Sonbaty (October 15, 1965 – March 20, 2013) was an IFBB professional bodybuilder.[1] He competed under the Yugoslav flag.[2]
| Nasser El Sonbaty | |
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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: between 270 lb (120 kg) and 290 lb (130 kg) Off-season: between 310 lb (140 kg) and 330 lb (150 kg) |
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Early life
Sonbaty was born in Stuttgart. His father was Egyptian, while his mother was from Novi Pazar, Yugoslavia (present-day Serbia). Sonbaty was a graduate of the University of Augsburg with a degree in history, political science, and sociology. He had two sisters and two brothers.[3]
Career
Sonbaty 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, Sonbaty 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.
Sonbaty was known for posing and training while wearing his trademark round spectacles; alongside his fluency in several languages, this is likely the basis for his nickname, "The Professor". Despite weighing over 300 lbs in the offseason, he could still show his full abdominal muscles. He has been featured in many international fitness and bodybuilding magazines, articles as well as being pictured on over 60 covers.
Personal life
Sonbaty split his time between San Diego, California and Costa Mesa, California. He died in his sleep during a visit to Cairo on March 20, 2013.[4]
Stats
- Height: 5'11"
- Competition weight: between 270 lbs (120 kg) and 290 lbs (130 kg)
- Off Season weight: between 310 lbs (140 kg) and 330 lbs (150 kg)
Pro 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
- 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
Training videos
- Nasser On The Way - Video Part I - 1999
- Nasser On The Way - Video Part II - 2000
- Nasser On The Way - Video Part III - 2001
- Nasser On The Way - Video Part IV - 2002
- Nasser On The Way - Video Part V - 2003
- Nasser On The Way - Video Part VI - 2004
- Nasser On The Way - Video Part VII - 2005
References
- "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
- "Q & A". hugenasser.com. Archived from the original on 2014-02-02. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
- "Nasser El Sonbaty Dead at 47". MuscleMag. 2013-03-20. Archived from the original on 2015-05-18. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
External links
- Gallery of Nasser El Sonbaty (his images will be hosted here in the near future)
- Nasser's Official Site (Site taken down due to legal issues.)