Samson Dauda Height, Age, Wife, Family, Biography
Samson Dauda Height, Age, Wife, Family, Biography
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Father: Patrick Dauda
Wife: Marlena Gustowaska
Marital Status: Married
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | The Nigerian Lion |
| Profession(s) | • Bodybuilder • Construction worker |
| Famous for | Winning the Mr. Olympia competition in 2024  |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5'11" (180 cm) |
| Weight (approx.) | Competition Weight - 138 Kg (304 lbs) Off- Season Weight (approx) - 150 Kg (350 lbs) |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | - Chest: 58 Inches - Waist: 34 Inches - Biceps: 23 Inches |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Bodybuilding | |
| International Debut | WABBA • World Championships (2014)  IFBB • Amateur Olympia UK (2015)  • British Championships (2015)  • Amateur Arnold Classic Europe (2017)  • Amateur Diamond Cup Rome (2017)  • Romania Muscle Fest Pro (2018)  • British Grand Prix (2019)  • Chicago Pro (2019)  • Portugal Pro (2019)  • Vancouver Pro (2019)  • Europa Pro Championships (2020)  • Monsterzym Pro (2020)  • KO Egypt Pro (2021)  • Yamamoto Cup Pro (2021)  • Arnold Classic UK (2021)  • Arnold Classic US (2022)  • Boston Pro (2022)  • Mr. Olympia (2022)  • France Pro (2024)  Others • EVLS Prague Pro Showdown (2018)  • George Farah Classic Pro Italy (2018)  |
| Coach/Mentor | • Milos Sarcev (Bodybuilder, Personal Trainer)  • Marlena Gustowaska Dauda (Bodybuilder, Personal Trainer)  |
| Awards/Medals/Titles | • Runner-up in the WABBA World Championships in the 'Tall' category (2014)  • Second runner-up in the IFBB British Championships in the 'Super Heavyweight category (2015) • Second runner-up in the IFBB British Championships in the 'Super Heavyweight' category (2017) • First prize in the IFBB Amateur Diamond Cup Rome in the 'Over 90 kg and overall' category (2017) • Runner-up in the IFBB British Grand Prix (2019)  • Runner-up in the IFBB Monsterzym Pro (2020) • Runner-up in the IFBB Romania Muscle Fest Pro (2021)  • First prize in the IFBB EVLS Prague Pro (2021)  • Second runner-up in the IFBB KO Egypt Pro (2021) • Second runner-up in the IFBB Yamamoto Cup Pro (2021) • Runner-up in the IFBB Arnold Classic UK (2021) • Second runner-up in the IFBB Mr. Olympia (2023)  • First prize in the Arnold Classic Men's Open (2023)  • First prize in the IFBB Romania Muscle Fest Pro (2023)  • First prize in the IFBB EVLS Prague Pro (2023)  • Runner-up in the IFBB Arnold Classic US (2024) • Runner-up in the IFBB Arnold Classic UK (2024) • Arnold Classic Ed Corney 'Best Poser Award' (2024)  • First prize in the IFBB Tsunami Nutrition Showdown Pro Contest (2024)  • First prize in the IFBB Mr. Olympia (2024)  |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 11 March 1992 (Wednesday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 32 Years |
| Birthplace | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Signature |  |
| Nationality | • Nigerian • British |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Tattoo(s) | Left Arm -  |
| Social Media | • Instagram • Facebook • YouTube |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Marlena Dauda (Bodybuilder, Personal Trainer)  |
| Parents | Father- Patrick Dauda Mother- Helen Dauda  |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | • Audi A7 • BMW X7 • McLaren 600LT  |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Samson Dauda
His father is from the Edo tribe while his mother is from the Igbo tribe.
He was born in Nigeria and moved to the United Kingdom as a teenager.
He was involved with sports from a young age and played football and hockey during his childhood.
He started playing rugby as a teenager and played for a local rugby club.
Samson Dauda while playing rugby
He got interested in bodybuilding after witnessing the American bodybuilder, Phil Heath at the 2013 Mr. Olympia.
He has worked several construction jobs after completing his college education. He finally quit working in construction and became a full-time bodybuilder in 2020.
He is the first bodybuilder of Nigerian descent to become Mr. Olympia.
His wife Marlena Gustowaska has coached him ever since he started training for bodybuilding competitions.
He is an animal enthusiast and owns a Cane Corso named Cerberus.
Samson Dauda with his dog
Over the years, he has gained more than 35 kg of lean mass. When he started competing in bodybuilding in 2014, he weighed 102 kg, and in 2024, he weighed 137 kg.
Transformation of Samson Dauda
He drinks alcohol occasionally.
Samson Dauda with a bottle of alcohol
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