Samir Bannout
- January 4, 2024
- Bodybuilder
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Samir Bannout |
| Occupation | Bodybuilder |
| Date Of Birth | Nov 7, 1955(1955-11-07) |
| Age | 69 |
| Country | Lebanon |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
Samir Bannout Biography
| Name | Samir Bannout |
| Birthday | Nov 7 |
| Birth Year | 1955 |
| Birth Country | Lebanon |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
Samir Bannout is one of the most popular and richest Bodybuilder who was born on November 7, 1955 in Lebanon. Lebanese bodybuilder who was nicknamed “The Lion of Lebanon” who was named Mr. Olympia in 1983. He then went on to win various bodybuilding competitions, such as his first WABBA World Championship, and was admitted into the IFBB Hall of Fame in 2002.
He as well as the Italian He and Italy’s Franco Columbu are both winners of the Mr. Olympia contest. have both been crowned winner of this year’s Mr. Olympia contest.
Known as “the Lion of Lebanon”, Samir Bannout won the Mr. Olympia title in
- At that time, only six men had held this most prestigious title since the contest began in 1965. Many of them, obviously, held the title for several years, Bannout won it once, a distinction shared with Chris Dickerson (1982), Dexter Jackson (2008), Shawn Rhoden (2018), and Brandon Curry (2019). Samir has appeared on the covers of many fitness and bodybuilding publications, including Strength and Health, MuscleMag International, Muscle Digest, Flex, Muscle Training Illustrated, Muscle and Fitness, Muscle Up, IronMan and Muscular Development magazines.
After placing 6th at the 1984 Olympia, the IFBB suspended him for three years as punishment for his participation at the World Championship competition of a rival federation, the WABBA.
He was married two times and has three kids.
Samir Bannout Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Bodybuilder |
| House | Living in own house. |
Samir Bannout is one of the richest Bodybuilder from Lebanon. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Samir Bannout 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Born in Beirut and was the youngest contestant in Mr. Universe. Mr. Universe competition in 1974.
He has admitted taking anabolic steroids throughout his professional career.
Samir Bannout first moved to Detroit, Michigan, in the United States. He competed at the amateur level and achieved IFBB pro status by winning his light-heavyweight class at the 1979 IFBB World Amateur Championships. By this time Samir had already relocated to Santa Monica, California. Bannout took 4th place at the 1982 Mr. Olympia contest and returned the following year to take home the title in 1983. The contest was held in Munich, Germany that year and the trophy awarded to him is called a “Sandow” for Eugen Sandow. Bannout weighed 196 lbs. for his win, the last Mr. Olympia to weigh under 200 lbs. His win ended the “aesthetics” era for the Mr. Olympia contest which started with Frank Zane winning in 1977 and reverted to emphasizing increased mass and size starting with Lee Haney winning in 1984.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 7 in |
| Weight | 95 kg |
Samir Bannout height 5 ft 7 in Samir weight 95 kg & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Samir Bannout Dating?
According to our records, Samir Bannout is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Samir Bannout’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Samir Ranked on the list of most popular Bodybuilder. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Lebanon. Samir Bannout celebrates birthday on November 7 of every year.
Is Samir bannout Indian?
Samir Bannout left his native Lebanon and emigrated to America where he first moved to Detroit, Michigan. He began competing at the amateur level where he rose up the ranks and eventually achieved IFBB pro status by winning his light-heavyweight class at the 1979 IFBB World Amateur Championships.
Who won 1983 Olympia?
PlaceName
1| Samir Bannout
2| Mohamed Makkawy
3| Lee Haney
4| Frank Zane
Where is Samir Bannout from?
Beirut, Lebanon
Is there any Mr. Olympia from India?
Khamkar is the first Indian bodybuilder to win his pro card after winning the Mr. Amateur Olympia contest in October 2018.
Who has won most Mr. Olympia?
Olympia winners from 2000-2020. Ronnie Coleman (1998-2005) and Lee Haney (1984-1991) are tied for the most Mr. Olympia wins in history with eight a piece. All of their wins were in consecutive years as well.