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About Samir

Born: November 7, 1955

Birthplace: Beirut, LEBANON

Residence: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Nickename: The Lion of Lebanon

Height: 5' 7" (172 cm)

Competition Weight: 198 lbs (90 kg)

Off Season Weight: 216 lbs (98 kg)

Arms: 20,5"

Calves: 19"

Waist: 29,5"

Mr. & Masters Olympia Results

1980 - IFBB Mr. Olympia : 15th

1981 - IFBB Mr. Olympia : 9th

1982 - IFBB Mr. Olympia : 2nd

1983 - IFBB Mr. Olympia : 1st

1984 - IFBB Mr. Olympia : 6th

1988 - IFBB Mr. Olympia : 8th

1989 - IFBB Mr. Olympia : 9th

1990 - IFBB Mr. Olympia : 8th

1991 - IFBB Mr. Olympia : did not place

1992 - IFBB Mr. Olympia : did not place

1994 - IFBB Mr. Olympia : did not place

1996 - IFBB Masters Olympia : 6th

Titles Won

1979 - IFBB Best in the World (Amateur)

1979 - IFBB World Championships (Lt Hvy)

1983 - IFBB Mr. Olympia

1985 - WABBA World Championship

1986 - WABBA World Championship

1990 - IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Invitational

Three months before Christmas 1983, Samir Bannout flexed his "decorated" lumbar region in Munich, West Germany, for the IFBB Mr. Olympia judges. Since then, the high definition found in a muscular lower back has been called a "Christmas tree". Known as the "Lion of Lebanon" because of his birthplace (Beirut, Lebanon), Samir roared into America in 1974 and settled first in Detroit.  In that city, he was crowned 1978 Mr. Michigan.

In 1979, he won the Best in the World event and the light-heavyweight division of the IFBB World Amateur Championships. The latter win bequeathed him an IFBB pro card, and he made his debut (also in 1979) at the Canada Pro Cup, by which time he had moved to Venice, California.

Bannout’s IFBB pro career spanned 53 contests; his 11 attempts at the IFBB Mr. Olympia are a record among those who have won the title as he did in 1983. His last win was the 1990 IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Invitational, and the final sighting of Samir in contest mode was at the 1996 IFBB Masters Olympia where he finished in sixth place. His pro career had endured for 17 years.

The Lion always was and still is renowned as one of bodybuilding’s more entertaining characters. His ability to mix quotes with poses never left the industry’s writers disappointed. Today, Samir lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two children and pursues several business interests, including the marketing of the supplement company Bannout Nutrition.

Bannout Nutrition - Samir Bannout Complete Online Store. You can find autographed pictures, dvds, products, new exclusive forumals guaranteed.

http://www.bannoutnutrition.com/index.php

Body Coaches - Watch and listen live to our web based seminars, in the comfort of your own home. You will be able to ask questions during the seminar, using our integrated live chat window, and hear them answered live.

http://bodycoaches.net/athlete/samir-bannout

Ric's Corner, Samir Bannout- A great interview by Ric Drasin with Bodybuilding Champion and Legend Samir Bannout. By Ric Drasin.

http://www.maltabodybuilding.com/

Hall of Fame 2002 IFBB: Samir Bannout - We are honored to celebrate with you the enduring achievements of those who truly made a memorable and lasting impact on our sport. By Joe Weider.

http://www.ifbbpro.com/

Behind Bodybuilding, Samir Bannout - "Behind Bodybuilding" Samir Bannout - Diet tips and competing 2011? An interview by Brett Bauer.

http://www.youtube.com/

1986 WABBA World Championships: Mr. & Miss World - Guest posing routine by Samir Bannout - 1983 Mr. Olympia (see front cover photo above. Samir photos by Wayne Gallasch).

http://www.gmv.com.au/

An interview with the Lion of Lebanon Samir Bannout - Shawn Ray Interviews the "Lion of Lebanon" Samir Bannout about the upcoming World's Masters.

http://www.musculardevelopment.com/