This is the first time I am hearing such sport in the international competition. Though I have been seen it in gym centres and local competition and not in the international competition. And I have not seen a Nigerian build himself to this level that full with body muscles.
Dauda won 2024 Mr Olympia, and go home with $600,000 which is equivalent to ₦900 millions in local currency. According to the news this is the highest reward given to an athlete in the body building sport history. The competition took place at the Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas in the United States in the weekend (12-10-2024). 15 athletes participated to the final and Samson Dauda won the final.
Samson Dauda Have you seen a bodybuilder like this before?
It's strange that Samson Dauda caught more attention than Chris Bumstead, the guy who surpassed Hollywood actors on Instagram followers and conquered the attention of everyone who is interested in fitness.
$600K is the standard reward for the champion of Open Bodybuilding Contest in Mr Olympia, so, this year was not an exception in terms of reward. I also want to mention that reward for Chris Bumstead was $50K. It's strange that Chris Bumstead and Men's Physique is making bodybuilding popular in the world and yet, they are getting the least reward and open bodybuilding is awarded more. I think, that should change.
By the way, the biggest bodybuilder that I have seen is Rubiel Mosquera. No one has as big legs as him. Just google this name:
Rubiel Mosquera.