Nigerian-born Samson Dauda finishes second at 2026 Mr Olympia
Nigerian-born bodybuilder Samson Dauda has finished second in the Men’s Open division at the 2026 Mr Olympia, losing the title to first-time winner Nick Wa Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-born-samson-dauda-finishes-second-at-2026-mr-olympia/
Nigerian bodybuilder Samson Dauda secured the second position at the 2026 Mr Olympia competition in Las Vegas, with Nick Walker clinching his inaugural title. Dauda, who clinched the Mr Olympia title in 2024, amassed 20 points, two points shy of Walker's 18. Derek Lunsford rounded out the podium in third place with 24 points, according to the official 2026 scorecard.
The event unfolded from September 24 to 27, with the finals held at the Orleans Arena on September 26. Despite finishing second overall, Dauda's score in the Saturday finals was the lowest. Initially leading by eight points after Friday's prejudging, Walker's score increased to 10 points by the finals, while Dauda's dropped to five.
Walker's victory was attributed to the lower scores determining the winner. Dauda, in an Instagram post, expressed his pride in his runner-up position and the team's accomplishment. Walker won the Sandow trophy for the first time and the 2026 People's Champion award.
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