Shahriar Kamali, known professionally as King Kamali (born March 29, 1972 in Tehran, Iran), is an IFBB

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 professional bodybuilder

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Nicknamed "The Persian Pearl" and "The Terminator", Kamali was born in Tehran, Iran, but now lives in West New York, New Jersey

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 and New City, New York

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. Kamali has a Bachelor of Science

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 degree in Exercise Physiology

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 from George Mason University

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 The resulting knowledge about human kinesiology

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 and sport nutrition

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 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: 225 lb.
• Off-Season Weight: 310 lb.
• Arms (contest): 19"
• Waist (contest): 40"
• Chest: 52"
• Thighs: 30"

Competitive history

• 1994 NPC Collegiate Nationals, Light-Heavyweight, 1st and Overall
• 1996 NPC Nationals, HeavyWeight, 10th tied
• 1997 NPC Nationals, HeavyWeight, 7th
• 1998 NPC Nationals, HeavyWeight, 3rd
• 1999 NPC Nationals, HeavyWeight, 1st
• 2001 Arnold Classic
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  , 4th
• 2001 Ironman Pro Invitational
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  , 3rd
• 2001 Mr. Olympia
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  , 10th
• 2002 Mr. Olympia, 17th
• 2002 Show of Strength Pro Championship, 11th
• 2003 Night of Champions
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  , 14th
• 2004 Arnold Classic, 18th
• 2004 Grand Prix Australia, 15th
• 2005 Arnold Classic, 11th
• 2005 Ironman Pro Invitational, 5th
• 2005 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 12th
• 2006 New York Pro Championships, 16th
• 2006 Europa Super Show, 11th
• 2006 Montreal Pro, 14th
• 2006 Atlantic City Pro, 15th

See also

• Official Website
• Arnold Classic
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• Ironman Pro Invitational
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• List of male professional bodybuilders
• List of female professional bodybuilders
• New York Pro Championship
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• Show of Strength Pro Championship
  Show of Strength Pro Championship
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