Nigerian-Born Samson Dauda Wins Mr Olympia for UK (video)

Samson Dauda, a Nigerian-born bodybuilder representing the United Kingdom has won the 2024 Mr. Olympia.

He took home $600,000 after making history as the first bodybuilder of Nigerian descent to win Mr Olympia competition.

Mr Olympia is a yearly international bodybuilding competition by professionals.

The 60th edition of the Mr Olympia contest took place on Saturday October 12, at the 2024 Olympia weekend in Las Vegas Convention Center in Nevada, United States.

He edged out 17 competitors including two former champions, Derek Lunsford of the USA and Hadi Choopan of Iran.

Samson Dauda's final routine that won him the Mr. Olympia 2024 title and a record-breaking $600,000 cash prize. pic.twitter.com/tdvovUodjd

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Nigerian-born bodybuilder, Samson Dauda, has made history with the Mr. Olympia win!

He becomes the first Nigerian to win the Mr. Olympia contest. Samson Dauda @samson_dauda, will receive a $600,000 cash prize for his victory.

The event occurred at the Resorts World Theatre in… pic.twitter.com/TckVYe6iLh

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While Hadi Choopan takes the runner-up spot, the 2023 champion Derek Lunsford secured the third position.

As the competition winner, Dauda goes home with a cash prize of $600,000, championship belt and trophy.

Andrew Jacked, another Nigerian who also took part in the competition finished fifth.

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Nigerian-Born Samson Dauda Wins Mr Olympia for UK (VIDEO)