Samson Dauda is gearing up for the 2023 Mr. Olympia stage where he is to go head-to-head with bodybuilding’s biggest names in a battle for the Sandow trophy. Sharing a reel to his Instagram, Dauda showcased his physique exceeding 300 pounds in one of his best updates of the 2023 season.
Rising through the ranks in 2022, Samson Dauda made a name for himself when he placed fourth at both the Arnold Classic and the Boston Pro. Then, blew away expectations at 2022 Olympia in sixth place.
Relentless in his pursuit of gold, Dauda took home the glory when he placed first at the 2023 Arnold Classic against Nick Walker and Andrew Jacked. Now, ‘The Nigerian Lion’ has his eye on the prize once again, which happens to be currently held by the reigning Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan.
Not only does Samson Dauda have the reigning champion to contend with, but also fellow threats Derek Lunsford and Nick Walker. Having just made his Men’s Open debut at the 2022 Mr. Olympia, finishing in second, Lunsford brings the total package with conditioning, symmetry, and sheer muscle mass. On the other hand, Nick Walker is stepping it up and coming in more confident than ever, revealing recently that he doesn’t feel that anyone will beat him.
Samson Dauda Boasts Beastly Physique In Latest Update
With so many contenders vying for the throne, Samson Dauda is bringing his A-game during prep, documenting his process on social media, such as sharing his diet on his YouTube channel or showing off his physique updates on Instagram. In a recent reel, Dauda is seen from the front striking a front double bicep and the most muscular pose in the mirror.
“Well over 300lbs and kicking it….hard work speaks for itself. Everything else is just noise 😏” Dauda writes.
Samson Dauda exudes confidence with just two months until the 2023 Mr. Olympia. The reigning Arnold Classic champion is now focused on refining his conditioning and drying out before hitting the stage. Dauda, with the help of coach Milos Sarcev, worked diligently to make major improvements to his back so he could make a play for gold. Now the devil is in the details when it comes to Dauda earning the victory as contest preps can be notoriously difficult to nail down properly.
Samson Dauda is believed by the bodybuilding community to be a huge threat based on how well he improves show-to-show. Based on him sporting an incredible build at the Arnold, fans can anticipate seeing Dauda his best ever when he steps onto the Mr. Olympia podium.
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Dauda will no doubt be a force to be reckoned with at the 2023 Mr. Olympia this November which is sure to be one for the history books as we see bodybuilding’s biggest names battle for a chance to take the crown.
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Idk what he did to his program this go around but it definitely shows. Much improved from last Olympia.