King Kamali

King Kamali, real name "Shahriar Kamali" (born March 29, 1972 in Tehran, Iran), is a IFBB professional bodybuilder.

Known for his size and his ability to rattle his opponents' cages at press conferences and on the stage, Kamali is also known for his unique posing style. Nicknamed "The Persian Pearl" and "The Terminator", Kamali was born in Tehran, Iran, but now lives in West New York, New Jersey [Wuebben, Joe. [http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0801/is_7_65/ai_n6106125 "The new king: unassuming? Humble? Quiet? What happened to King Kamali? We spent a couple of days with him to get to know the man who would be king"] , "Muscle & Fitness", July 2004. Accessed October 6, 2008. "At least, that seemed to be the case when I spent a few days hanging out with him at his home in West New York, New Jersey, a few weeks out from the 2004 Arnold Classic."] and New City, New York. Kamali has a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology from George Mason University [ [http://www.kingkamali.com/personal/index.html] "I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology from George Mason University."] . The resulting knowledge about human kinesiology and sport nutrition combined with his distinctive posing styles makes Kamali a sought out bodybuilder for seminars and guest appearances. He has been featured in many bodybuilding articles, as well as being on the cover of MUSCLEMAG magazine.

Competitive stats

*Height: 5 ft 10 in
*Contest Weight: 255 lb.
*Off-Season Weight: 310 lb.
*Arms (contest): 19"
*Waist (contest): 37"
*Chest: 53"
*Thighs: 27"

Competitive history

*1994 NPC Collegiate Nationals, Light-Heavyweight, 1st and Overall
*1996 NPC Nationals, HeavyWeight, 11th
*1997 NPC Nationals, HeavyWeight, 8th
*1998 NPC Nationals, HeavyWeight, 3rd
*1999 NPC Nationals, HeavyWeight, 1st
*2001 Arnold Classic, 4th
*2001 Ironman Pro Invitational, 3rd
*2001 Mr. Olympia, 10th
*2002 Mr. Olympia, 17th
*2002 Show of Strength Pro Championship, 11th
*2003 Night of Champions, 4th
*2004 Arnold Classic, 8th
*2004 Grand Prix Australia, 5th
*2005 Arnold Classic, 11th
*2005 Ironman Pro Invitational, 5th
*2005 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 12th
*2006 New York Pro Championships, 6th
*2006 Europa Super Show, 11th
*2006 Montreal Pro, 4th
*2006 Atlantic City Pro, 5th
*2008 NO Bull Radio Classic, BANNED
*2008 Mr. Neighborhood Championships, LAST Place
*2008 Taking It In The Pooper Championship,1st place

References

ee also

*Arnold Classic
*Ironman Pro Invitational
*List of professional bodybuilders
*New York Pro Championship
*Show of Strength Pro Championship