The history of bodybuilding as a sport is intertwined with the genesis of the Mr. Olympia Competition. The Canadian bodybuilder and fitness sultan, Joe Weider, envisaged a bodybuilding competition that would help popularise the discipline of bodybuilding. After making significant efforts, the first show took place in 1965 in Brooklyn, New York. Larry Scott, an American bodybuilder, cinched the first Mr Olympia title.

Since then, many elite athletes like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ronnie Coleman, Frank Zane, and Lee Haney have participated in the sports. The 39th edition of Mr. Olympia is taking place this November in Orlando, Florida. Many talented bodybuilders are gearing up for the challenge. Earlier, Samson Dauda, the Nigerian Lion, took to social media to update netizens on his Olympia competition prep. The Lion is training like a beast in the video.

Samson Dauda is prepping up for Mr. Olympia 2023

Samson Dauda came on 6th in the Mr. Olympia competition, his first try at the prestigious championship. Although Dauda could not lift the trophy in 2022, he impressed people with his spectacular physique. Before the Olympia competition, the rising star had participated in many IFBB pro competitions, starting in 2015. Dauda is a frontrunner for Mr. Olympia’s 2023 title after successfully proving his mettle in the 2023 Arnold Classic championship. 

Recently, taking to Instagram, the Nigerian Lion posted a motivational workout video with Chris Jones, the NABBA pro bodybuilder. The ex-rugby player was working out his calves through powerlifting. The caption read, “Road to ⭕️lympia 2023 has begun! It’s all or nothing 🔥Check out my chest & calves workout 14 weeks out from the ⭕️ with @antonny_aesthetics and @chrisjones.1975 on my YouTube channel. Link in the bio.” Furthermore, the 320 lbs behemoth wore blue gym apparel that read, “Sacrifice Without Regret” on his T-shirt. The small and impactful message reflected Dauda’s zeal to win the Olympia competition.

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Earlier, the power bodybuilder shared his transformation journey on social media. He had reposted a video on his Instagram tagging Milos Sarcev. 

Milos Sarcev took Samson Dauda under his tutelage

Samson Dauda considers Phil Heath his inspiration after witnessing him win the 2013 title. Moreover, since 2014, he traversed a tough road to body transformation. The Instagram story showed Dauda’s progress, turning him into an unrecognizable mass monster with a hulk-like muscularity and conditioned physique. His chest looks huge, with visible six-pack abs. The transformation video proves his seriousness and zest for bodybuilding. He has set his eyes on the Mr. Olympia title and is raring to go at it. 

In an interview with EssentiallySports, the Serbian coach revealed his plans before the Arnold Classic. He had said, “For the Arnold Classic, I have only one competitor, Samson Dauda. But that one can, I hope will take the show. This is, uh, you know, my breed.” The ex Mr. Universe had hit the bull’s eye by taking Dauda under his wings. The duo worked magic in the 2023 Arnold Classic. Now the world, with bated breath, is looking forward to the mega-event of the year. Are you excited? Lets us know in the comments.

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