He Resorts World Theatre of vegas was the headquarters of the 60th edition of Mr. Olympia that organizes the International Federation of Bodybuilding (IFBB)the most important bodybuilding competition in the world.
The great winner was the British of Nigerian origin Samson Dauda, who won the 2024 Mr. Olympia in the Open category and it bagged the biggest prize in the history of bodybuilding.
Samson Dauda, winner of Mr. Olympia 2024
Samson Dauda won $600,000 for the first Mr. Olympia of his career.
Hadi Choopan was the runner-up and Derek Lunsfordwas the great winner of the last edition, finishing third.
Who is Samson Dauda, the new Mr. Olympia?
Samson Dauda was born on March 11, 1992 in Nigeria, He started in sport as a rugby player and started in the world of bodybuilding in 2014.
Samson Dauda, winner of Mr. Olympia 2024
The new Mr. Olympia, who is known as ‘The Nigerian Lion’pesa 1.80 meters and 125 kilos and his great idol in bodybuilding is Phil Heath.
Samson Dauda’s success in bodybuilding
Throughout his career Samson Dauda has won 12 titles as a professional and 3 as an amateur.
Carrera Amateur:
2017 Arnold Classic Europe Amateur: 1st place in Men’s Bodybuilding over 90 kg and Overall.
2017 Diamond Cup Rome: 1st place in Men’s Bodybuilding over 90 kg and Overall.
2017 UKBFF British Championships: 2nd place in Men’s Bodybuilding over 100 kg.
Professional Career:
2018 EVLS Prague Pro: 5th place in Men’s Open.
2019 British Grand Prix: 2nd place in Men’s Open.
2019 Vancouver Pro: 8th place in Men’s Open.
2020 South Korea Pro: 2nd place in Men’s Open.
2021 EVLS Prague Pro: 1st place in Men’s Open.
2021 Romania Muscle Fest Pro: 2nd place in Men’s Open.
2022 Arnold Classic Ohio: 4th place in Men’s Open.
2022 Boston Pro: 4th place in Men’s Open.
2022 Mr. Olympia: 6th place in Men’s Open, his first participation in the Mr. Olympia.
2023 Arnold Classic Ohio: 1st place in Men’s Open, one of his greatest achievements to date.
2023 Romania Muscle Fest Pro: 1st place in Men’s Open.
All Mr. Olympia 2024 Winners
Samson Dauda (Mr. Olympia)
Chris Bumstead (Classic Physique Olympia)
Ryan Terry (Men’s Physique Olympia)
Harold Kelley (Wheelchair Olympia)
Andrea Shaw (Ms Olympia)
Keone Pearson (212 Olympia)
Missy Truscott (Fitness Olympia)
Cydney Gillon (Figure Olympia)
Sarah Villegas (Womens Physique Olympia)
Isabel Nunez (Wellness Olympia)
Lauralie Chapados (Bikini Olympia)
