The competition was held from September 24 to 27, with the finals taking place at the Orleans Arena on September 26. Dauda, who won the Mr Olympia title in 2024, returned to the podium after finishing fourth in 2025. He also entered this year’s competition after winning the 2026 Europa Pro earlier in September.
Dauda confirmed his runner-up finish in a social media post, expressing pride in the physique he presented and thanking his team. His latest result gives him a fifth consecutive Mr Olympia appearance, including a title in 2024 and three other top-three finishes.
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Nigerian-born bodybuilder Samson Dauda finished second in the Men’s Open division at the 2026 Mr Olympia in Las Vegas, behind first-time champion Nick Walker. Nigerian-born bodybuilder Samson Dauda finished second in the Men’s Open division at the 2026 Mr Olympia in Las Vegas, with American Nick Walker claiming his first title. Dauda scored 20 points, two behind Walker’s...
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- Nigerian-born bodybuilder Samson Dauda finished second in the Men’s Open division at the 2026 Mr Olympia in Las Vegas, behind first-time champion Nick Walker.
- Nigerian-born bodybuilder Samson Dauda finished second in the Men’s Open division at the 2026 Mr Olympia in Las Vegas, with American Nick Walker claiming his first title.
- Dauda scored 20 points, two behind Walker’s 18, while Derek Lunsford finished third with 24 points.The competition was held from September 24 to 27, with the finals taking place at the Orleans Arena on September 26.
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Nigerian-born bodybuilder Samson Dauda finished second in the Men’s Open division at the 2026 Mr Olympia in Las Vegas, behind first-time champion Nick Walker. Nigerian-born bodybuilder Samson Dauda finished second in the Men’s Open division at the 2026 Mr Olympia in Las Vegas, with American Nick Walker claiming his first title. Dauda scored 20 points, two behind Walker’s...
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September 29, 2026
