2024 Mr. Olympia Results: Samson Dauda is the new Mr. Olympia.
Samson Dauda accomplished what he dreamed of by winning the 2024 Mr. Olympia, becoming the 19th man is the history of the sport to lift the Mr. Olympia Sandow trophy.
Going into the show, several bodybuilding pundits favored Derek Lunsford to retain his title, or Hadi Choopan to win his second Mr. Olympia title.
The surprise of the Mr. Olympia event was Martin Fitzwater, taking home fourth place, and the defending champion, Derek Lunsford finishing in third.
When looking at the top three, Samson, Hadi, and Derek, Samson was the bigger and most aesthetically pleasing bodybuilder, but Hadi Choopan pushed Samson to the end with his rock-hard condition. Derek Lunsford has what it takes to win his title back, and he has an entire year to plan his attack.
Samson Dauda will be bringing back the Sandoe trophy to the UK, for the first time since Dorian Yates retired in 1997.
Andrew Jacked, who went into the show as a favorite to challenge for the title, had to settle for fifth. Again, Andrew is a very young athlete, and he still has room for improvement on his large frame, it surely will not be the last time we see this giant on the Mr. Olympia stage.
2024 Mr. Olympia Men’s Open Results & Prize Money
Winner — Samson Dauda (600,000)
Second Place — Hadi Choopan ($250,000)
Third Place — Derek Lunsford
Fourth Place — Martin Fitzwater
Fifth Place — Andrew Jacked
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