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Nigerian-Born Samson Dauda wins Mr Olympia for UK
Samson Dauda, the Nigerian-born bodybuilder representing the United Kingdom, has been crowned the 2024 Mr. Olympia.
Mr. Olympia is an annual bodybuilding competition and title awarded to the professional men’s bodybuilding contest winner in the open division at Olympia Fitness & Performance Weekend. The international bodybuilding competition is sanctioned by the IFBB Professional League.
Dauda made history by winning the 60th Mr. Olympia contest at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Nevada, United States.
He defeated top competitors on Saturday with Hadi Choopan taking the runner-up spot, while 2023 champion Derek Lunsford secured the third position.
Dauda also became the first bodybuilder of Nigerian descent to win the Mr. Olympia competition.
He previously finished third in the 2023 Mr. Olympia. This year, he won the title and was named People’s Champion, receiving a championship belt and trophy.
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