Dauda wins the largest prize money in bodybuilding history: $600,000.

Last updated on October 13, 2024

The 60th edition of Mr. Olympia concluded on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the Resorts World Theater in Las Vegas, Nevada. This was the main event of the 2024 Olympic weekend.

• Samson Dauda received his first Olympic title and the largest prize in the history of the sport: $600,000. It is the first time the Olympic title has returned to Great Britain since Dorian Yates lifted the Sandow Trophy in 1997.

In second, Hadi Choopan maintained his position from 2023. Derek Lunsford, who won it all last year, fell to third.

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Mr. Olympia finals 2024

This was a two day show with preliminary judging on Friday October 11th and the finale a day later. The 15 athletes who advanced from the preliminary evaluation moved to the main stage, where head judge Steve Weinberger was responsible for numerical comparisons. Judges evaluated competition scores to determine the final order.

First clue

• Martin Fitzwater
• Hunter Labrada
• Hadi Choopan
• Samson Dauda
• Derek Lunsford
• Chinedu Obiekea (Andrew Jacked)

Second note

• Jon Delarosa
• Brandon Curry
• William Bonac
• Rafael Brandao
• John Jewett
• AKim Williams

Third note

• Theo Leguerrier
• Bruno Santos
• Mohamed Foda

Fourth note

• Brandon Curry
• Akim Williams
• Hunter Labrada
• Chinedu Obiekea (Andrew Jacked)
• William Bonac
• Rafael Brandao

Fifth clue

• Hadi Choopan
• Martin Fitzwater
• Derek Lunsford
• Samson Dauda

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Weinberger had Hadi Choopan, Martin Fitzwater, Derek Lunsford and Samson Dauda in rotation in the middle, including Hunter Labrada and Andrew Jacked.

These four middle athletes returned four times later for multiple rounds of additional posing comparisons. Before the winner was announced, fans voted Dauda as the People’s Champion. He received a championship belt and a trophy.

Mr. Olympia results 2024

1. Samson Dauda – $600,000
2. Hadi Choopan – $250,000
3. Derek Lunsford
4. Martin Fitzwater
5. Chinedu Obiekea (Andrew Jacked)

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