Ronnie was only a baby then, getting bigger and better. In the end, Nasser didn't have the back to compete against a Ronnie, Flex or Dorian. If it was anyone else, Nasser would likely have an Olympia or two on his mantlepiece. If he were competing today, he'd still place as high as back then.
Wrong - note the gradual decline of his placings until he had to retire for..uh..health reasons. Can't argue with grim reality
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1997 Mr. Olympia, 2nd# 1997 San Jose Pro Invitational, 2nd
# 1998 Arnold Classic, 2nd
# 1998 Grand Prix Finland, 3rd
# 1998 Grand Prix Germany, 3rd
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1998 Mr. Olympia, 3rd# 1999 Grand Prix England, 6th
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1999 Mr. Olympia, 6th# 1999 World Pro Championships, 6th
# 2000 Mr. Olympia, 5th
# 2001 Mr. Olympia, 9th# 2002 Arnold Classic, 10th
# 2002 Mr. Olympia, 15th# 2004 Night of Champions, 15th
# 2004 Show of Strength Pro Championship, 14th
# 2005 Europa Supershow, 14th