The Nigerian Lion keeps building momentum heading into 2024. Written by Stephen Sheehan, CPT Last updated on November 20, 2023 Although he came up short in his quest to win the 2023 Mr. Olympia, it’s taken less than 10 days for Samson Dauda to add two more titles to his blossoming bodybuilding resume. Coming off
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The Nigerian Lion goes from bronze to gold in Written by Stephen Sheehan, CPT Last updated on November 14, 2023 Although his trip to Orlando, FL didn’t result in a first-place finish, Samson Dauda still impressed the judges enough to capture the bronze medal at the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest. Coming off a strong showing
The 2023 Arnold Classic winner isn’t taking any chances with his diet. Written by Stephen Sheehan, CPT Last updated on October 6, 2023 Samson Dauda made a statement earlier this year by taking home the Men’s Open title at the 2023 Arnold Classic. Since securing his first professional win back in March, the talented bodybuilder
The Nigerian Lion turned heads with his high-volume approach. Written by Stephen Sheehan, CPT Last updated on September 26, 2023 Although they compete in different divisions, Samson Dauda and Michael Daboul share the same goal: to build a championship-level physique in time for the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest. With the former coming off a sixth-place
The 2023 Arnold Classic winner wants another major title. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on July 5, 2023 Samson Dauda captured his first professional title at the 2023 Arnold Classic in March. Now he’s able to solely focus on the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest, taking place in Orlando, FL on the weekend of Nov.
Cutler shared his thoughts on a stacked group of competitors. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 29, 2023 At the time of this writing, there is still so much to sort out in regard to the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest. Even with just over four months before bodybuilding’s tentpole competition, there is undoubtedly
This year’s Pittsburgh Pro felt like another appropriate preview of the Olympia. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on May 16, 2023 By now, many in the bodybuilding community understand the annual Pittsburgh Pro to be more than a major qualifying event on the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League calendar. In
Dauda continues to show why he’ll be a top Olympia contender. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 11, 2023 After shocking the bodybuilding world by winning the 2023 Arnold Classic (AC), Samson Dauda appears to be keeping his nose to the fitness grindstone. At this rate, with stated lofty ambitions of capturing the
The reigning Arnold Classic champion is hungry for another victory. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 4, 2023 Samson “The Nigerian Lion” Dauda might have shocked the bodybuilding world when he won the 2023 Arnold Classic (AC). However, in the aftermath, some icons have already tabbed the rising superstar as a top contender
Cutler believes the Men’s Open division is as stacked as it’s been in years. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 29, 2023 At this point in time, the Men’s Open division resembles a loaded gauntlet. Usually, a bodybuilding class will feature a champion, in this case, Hadi Choopan, and only another worthy contender
Bodybuilding gets a small taste of this year’s Olympia in early May. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 24, 2023 It’ll be a long wait for the 2023 Mr. Olympia. With this year’s flagship bodybuilding contest not occurring until Nov. 3-5, 2023, in Orlando, FL, there’s a lot of time for the stars
Walker didn’t bring his best to the show, per Cicherillo. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 14, 2023 For some, Nick Walker was the presumed heavy favorite to win the 2023 Arnold Classic (AC). In Mr. Olympia legend Jay Cutler’s eyes, Walker was supposed to finish on top (keyword: supposed). Instead, Walker would
Dauda’s Arnold Classic triumph has lifted him into the upper echelons of the sport. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 8, 2023 Samson “The Nigerian Lion” Dauda’s win in the 2023 Arnold Classic (AC) probably wasn’t shocking per se. He just wasn’t the athlete some expected to stand on top of the podium.
Walker wasn’t satisfied with his latest Olympia output, and teased a resurgence. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 9, 2023 Nick Walker entered the 2022 Mr. Olympia with legitimate aspirations of capturing bodybuilding’s most illustrious title. A top-five finisher in his debut in 2021, many presumed Walker would improve upon that result and
The favorites are obvious. The potential underdogs are more understated. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on December 15, 2022 As the 2022 Mr. Olympia launches this weekend, the general expectation is that two-time defending champion Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay will take home his third straight title in Las Vegas, NV. In fact, bodybuilding legends
Nick “The Mutant” Walker has his eyes on the prize. As an International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) rookie, Walker won the 2021 Arnold Classic and captured a fifth-place result in the 2021 Mr. Olympia. Now, the 28-year-old bodybuilder is hungry to accomplish so much more. In an Oct. 17, 2022, episode of the
Men’s Open bodybuilder Samson Dauda has had a competitive year in 2022, but he still faces an uphill battle to make the most of his upcoming debut at the 2022 Mr. Olympia. “The Nigerian Lion” is both figuratively and literally one of the biggest upcoming names in the sport — and an August 24 Instagram