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Samson Dauda

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Samson Dauda is a Nigerian-born British IFBB Pro bodybuilder competing in the Open division. Known for his enormous size, round muscle bellies and imposing stage presence, Dauda has become one of the leading figures in modern bodybuilding. After earning his IFBB Pro card in 2017, he rose rapidly through the professional ranks and has since won the Mr Olympia in 2024 and Arnold Classic.

Date of birth 11 March 1986
Height 1.80m
Off season weight 340lb
Last stage weight 286lb
Coach None
Competition history
YearCompetitionPlace
2025Mr Olympia Men's Open4th
2024Mr Olympia Men's Open1st
2024France Pro Men's Open1st
2023Mr Olympia Men's Open3rd
2023Arnold Classic Men's Open1st
2022Mr Olympia Men's Open6th
2022Boston Pro Men's Open4th
2022Arnold Classic USA Men's Open4th
2021Romania Muscle Fest Pro Men's Open2nd
2021KO Egypt Pro Men's Open1st
2021KO Egypt Pro Men's Open3rd
2021Yamamoto Cup Pro Men's Open3rd
2021Arnold Classic UK Men's Open2nd
2020Europa Pro Men's Open6th
2020Europa Pro Men's Open5th
2020Monsterzym Pro Men's Open2nd
2019Portugal Pro Men's Open5th
2019Vancouver Pro Men's Open8th
2019Chicago Pro Men's Open7th
2019British Grand Prix Men's Open2nd
2018Romania Muscle Fest Pro Men's Open11th
2018George Farah Classic Italy Men's Open9th
2018EVLS Prague Showdown Men's Open5th
2017IFBB Diamond Cup Rome Overall Bodybuilding1st and Pro Card
2017IFBB Diamond Cup Rome Over 90kg Bodybuilding1st
2017UKBFF British Championships Over 100kg Bodybuilding2nd
2017Arnold Classic Europe Over 100kg Bodybuilding5th
2015Amateur Olympia UK Over 100kg Bodybuilding8th
2014UKBFF South Coast Junior Heavyweight Bodybuilding1st
2013IBFA Hampshire Overall Bodybuilding1st
2013IBFA Hampshire Class 1 Bodybuilding1st
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