Samir Bannout 1983 Mr. Olympia

The "Lion of Lebanon", Samir Bannout won the Mr. Olympia title in 1983. This is our tribute to him. Samir competed in the following contests: * 1974 Mr. Universe, Medium Class 7th * 1976 Mr. Universe, Middleweight 12th * 1977 Mr. International, Middleweight 2nd * 1978 Mr. International, Middleweight 2nd * 1979 Best in the World, Amateur 1st * 1979 Canada Pro Cup, N/A * 1979 World Amateur Championships, Light Heavyweight 1st * 1980 Grand Prix California 4th * 1980 Grand Prix Pennsylvania 7th * 1980 Night of Champions 10th * 1980 Mr. Olympia 15th * 1980 Pittsburgh Pro Invitational N/A * 1981 Grand Prix California 7th * 1981 Grand Prix New England 6th * 1981 Night of Champions 10th * 1981 Mr. Olympia 9th * 1982 Grand Prix Sweden 2nd * 1982 Mr. Olympia 4th * 1983 Mr. Olympia 1st * 1984 Canada Pro Cup 5th * 1984 Mr. Olympia 6th * 1984 World Grand Prix 5th * 1985 WABBA World Championship 1st * 1986 WABBA World Championship 1st * 1988 Grand Prix England 10th * 1988 Grand Prix Italy 9th * 1988 Mr. Olympia 8th * 1989 Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic 4th * 1989 Grand Prix Finland 6th * 1989 Grand Prix France 8th * 1989 Grand Prix Germany 5th * 1989 Grand Prix Holland 5th * 1989 Grand Prix Spain 5th * 1989 Grand Prix Spain (2nd) 5th * 1989 Grand Prix Sweden 3rd * 1989 Mr. Olympia 9th * 1990 Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic Disqualified * 1990 Grand Prix England 6th * 1990 Grand Prix Finland 5th * 1990 Grand Prix Italy 6th * 1990 Houston Pro Invitational 3rd * 1990 Mr. Olympia 8th * 1990 Pittsburgh Pro Invitational 1st * 1990 NABBA World Championships Professional 2nd * 1991 Mr. Olympia N/A * 1992 Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic N/A * 1992 Grand Prix Germany 11th * 1992 Mr. Olympia 16th * 1993 Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic 13th * 1993 Ironman Pro Invitational 13th * 1993 San Jose Pro Invitational 10th * 1994 Grand Prix England 14th * 1994 Grand Prix Germany 13th * 1994 Grand Prix Italy 12th * 1994 Grand Prix Spain 12th * 1994 Mr. Olympia 19th * 1996 Masters Mr. Olympia 6th

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[Gonzoidz]

Omar Shariff lookalike.

[jessedabody]

Lmao he does kind of look like him in his younger days:P

[yyuumanga]

He had an Awesome back!

[jessedabody]

@yyuumanga Samir Bannout impressed me when he won the 83 Mr. O......thought he looked dialed in and awesome.

[collin355]

at 0:43 samir looks more ripped and seperated than any of the guys from the last 15 years ...not even fn close!!!!!..what show was that from??? anyone???

[jessedabody]

That was the 1990 Mr. World competition for sure. He came in 2nd....can you believe it?...I thought he looked outstanding.

[Peter9761]

You can see him on Youtube,at the 83 nationals,looking great.

He was robbed that year too,they gave it to Paris.

[Peter9761]

Belknap beat Leidelmeyer to win Mr America...god knows how!

[garrison968]

Looked really good here. Wonder why he never continued his success. HIs back was awesome. Very cut up and striated.

[68bobba1]

Shades of Mike Mentzer there

[pampampo]

2:57 Borat

[BJs4MePlz]

BORAT!!!!

[RANDAZZLER54]

SAMIR.. U BOUGHT MY CAR AND MOVED TO L.A. YOUR BUD RANDY BACK HERE IN DETROIT. REMEMBER U JUMPING UP AND TOUCHING THE CEILING AT THE "POWEREHOUSE GYM" 6MI AND WOODWARD.. YOUR LED STRENGTH WAS OUTSTANDING. I TOOK YOUR PICS AT THE MICHIGAN WHEN U GUESS POSED. ALL YOUR FRIENDS BACK HERE IN DEARBORN SAY HELLO!!!

[javisambora]

his arms could be better,but his back is INCREDIBLE :O

[tomry1]

reminds me to mike mentzer!

[modo203]

Kbiir ya bannout!

alla harire tari2 jdide

[993mile]

@HOLVASTER Cheb Khaled

[Rebara]

love the music lol