The 2024 Mr. Olympia Men’s Open Bodybuilding contest took place on October 12. This year marked the event’s 60th anniversary. It unfolded at the Resorts World Theater in Las Vegas, Nevada. Samson Dauda dominated the competition. Consequently, he won a ring, $600,000, and the coveted golden Sandow trophy.
Although some notable athletes dropped out, like Tonio Burton and Nick Walker, the show still delivered non-stop action. Many unexpected names emerged as breakout stars. Meanwhile, Hadi Choopan, Martin Fitzwater, and Derek Lunsford aimed for ambitious goals. Last year, Lunsford made history as the sport’s first two-division Mr. Olympia. Thus, he was eager to extend his reign this weekend.
Fans were treated to thrilling comparisons during the finals. The competition featured a three-man showdown among Dauda, Lunsford, and Choopan. Additionally, the crowd cheered for debutante Martin Fitzwater and Hunter Labrada. Both delivered impressive individual routines.
The smallest details separated Dauda, Lunsford, and Choopan. They traded poses on stage, showcasing their strengths. Dauda excelled in side shots. Meanwhile, Lunsford dominated from the back. Choopan impressed with his front poses, particularly his abs and thighs.
After a night filled with excitement, Samson Dauda emerged as the 2024 Mr. Olympia winner. Judges awarded second place to Hadi Choopan and third to Derek Lunsford. Furthermore, Dauda received the People’s Champ Olympia Award.
Here are the official results for the Mr. Olympia Men’s Open Bodybuilding competition:
2024 Olympia Men’s Open Official Top 10 Results & Prize Money
Samson Dauda emerged victorious in the 2024 Mr. Olympia Men’s Open Bodybuilding competition. As a result, he claimed the title and a prize of $600,000. In contrast, Hadi Choopan secured second place, earning $250,000. Additionally, Derek Lunsford finished in third, while Martin Fitzwater followed in fourth. Moreover, Andrew Jacked rounded out the top five.
Meanwhile, the rankings for the remaining positions will be announced soon. For now, the excitement centers on Dauda, who also received the People’s Champion Olympia Award. His impressive performance not only captivated the audience but also showcased his dominance in the competition.
- Winner: Samson Dauda – $600,000
- Second Place: Hadi Choopan – $250,000
- Third Place: Derek Lunsford
- Fourth Place: Martin Fitzwater
- Fifth Place: Andrew Jacked
- Sixth Place: Coming Soon!
- Seventh Place: Coming Soon!
- Eighth Place: Coming Soon!
- Ninth Place: Coming Soon!
- Tenth Place: Coming Soon!
People’s Champion Olympia Award: Samson Dauda
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Past Winners of Mr. Olympia Men’s Open
- 2024: Samson Dauda, Las Vegas, NV
- 2023: Derek Lunsford, Orlando, FL
- 2022: Hadi Choopan, Las Vegas, NV
- 2021: Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay, Orlando, FL
- 2020: Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay, Orlando, FL
- 2019: Brandon Curry, Las Vegas, NV
- 2018: Shawn Rhoden, Las Vegas, NV
- 2017: Phil Heath, Las Vegas, NV
- 2016: Phil Heath, Las Vegas, NV
- 2015: Phil Heath, Las Vegas, NV
- 2014: Phil Heath, Las Vegas, NV
- 2013: Phil Heath, Las Vegas, NV
- 2012: Phil Heath, Las Vegas, NV
- 2011: Phil Heath, Las Vegas, NV
- 2010: Jay Cutler, Las Vegas, NV
- 2009: Jay Cutler, Las Vegas, NV
- 2008: Dexter Jackson, Las Vegas, NV
- 2007: Jay Cutler, Las Vegas, NV
- 2006: Jay Cutler, Las Vegas, NV
- 2005: Ronnie Coleman, Las Vegas, NV
- 2004: Ronnie Coleman, Las Vegas, NV
- 2003: Ronnie Coleman, Las Vegas, NV
- 2002: Ronnie Coleman, Las Vegas, NV
- 2001: Ronnie Coleman, Las Vegas, NV
Below 2000 year
- 2000: Ronnie Coleman, Las Vegas, NV
- 1999: Ronnie Coleman, Las Vegas, NV
- 1998: Ronnie Coleman, New York, NY
- 1997: Dorian Yates, Los Angeles, CA
- 1996: Dorian Yates, Chicago, IL
- 1995: Dorian Yates, Atlanta, GA
- 1994: Dorian Yates, Atlanta, GA
- 1993: Dorian Yates, Atlanta, GA
- 1992: Dorian Yates, Helsinki, Finland
- 1991: Lee Haney, Orlando, FL
- 1990: Lee Haney, Chicago, IL
- 1989: Lee Haney, Rimini, Italy
- 1988: Lee Haney, Los Angeles, CA
- 1987: Lee Haney, Gothenburg, Sweden
- 1986: Lee Haney, Columbus, OH
- 1985: Lee Haney, Brussels, Belgium
- 1984: Lee Haney, New York, NY
- 1983: Samir Bannout, Munich, Germany
- 1982: Chris Dickerson, London, England
- 1981: Franco Columbu, Columbus, OH
- 1980: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sydney, Australia
- 1979: Frank Zane, Columbus, OH
- 1978: Frank Zane, Columbus, OH
- 1977: Frank Zane, Columbus, OH
- 1976: Franco Columbu, Columbus, OH
- 1975: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Pretoria, South Africa
- 1974: Arnold Schwarzenegger, New York, NY
- 1973: Arnold Schwarzenegger, New York, NY
- 1972: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Essen, Germany
- 1971: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Paris, France
- 1970: Arnold Schwarzenegger, New York, NY
- 1969: Sergio Oliva, New York, NY
- 1968: Sergio Oliva, New York, NY
- 1967: Sergio Oliva, New York, NY
- 1966: Larry Scott, New York, NY
- 1965: Larry Scott, New York, NY
Stay tuned for more updates as the competition unfolds!
2024 Mr. Olympia Recap
Saturday, October 12, 2024
- Olympia Prejudging: 9:30 a.m.
- Classic Physique Prejudging Report
- Men’s Physique Prejudging Report
- Bikini Prejudging Report
- Pro Wheelchair (Prejudging & Finals) — Coming Soon!
- Olympia Saturday Finals: 7:00 p.m.
- Mr. Olympia Results — Coming Soon!
- Classic Physique Results — Coming Soon!
- Men’s Physique Results — Coming Soon!
- Bikini Results — Coming Soon!
Friday, October 11, 2024
- Olympia Prejudging Reports:
- 212 Olympia Prejudging Report
- Fitness Prejudging Report
- Figure Prejudging Report
- Women’s Physique Prejudging Report
- Ms. Olympia Prejudging Report
- Wellness Prejudging Report
- Friday Finals Results:
- Figure Olympia Results
- Women’s Physique Olympia Results
- Fitness Olympia Results
- Ms. Olympia Results
- Wellness Results
- Men’s 212 Olympia Results
- Mr. Olympia Prejudging (following Friday Night Finals)*
2024 Olympia Withdrawals
Several athletes have withdrawn from the competition, including:
- Nick Walker
- Nathan De Asha
- Big Ramy
- Tonio Burton
- Oleh Kryvyi (212)
- Terrence Ruffin (Classic Physique)
- Brandon Hendrickson (Men’s Physique)
- Diogo Montenegro (Men’s Physique)
- Jennifer Dorie (Bikini)
- Maureen Blanquisco (Bikini)
Stay tuned for further updates as the competition continues!
2024 Olympia Coverage:
- How to Stream 2024 Mr. Olympia Online – Live Coverage
- 2024 Mr. Olympia – Official Athlete Roster and Qualification Guidelines
- 2024 Mr. Olympia Men’s Open Bodybuilding Official Preview
- 2024 Figure Olympia Prejudging Official Report
- 2024 212 Olympia Prejudging Official Report
- 2024 Ms. Olympia Official Prejudging Report
- 2024 Women’s Fitness Olympia Prejudging Official Report
- 2024 Wellness Olympia Prejudging Official Report
- 2024 Women’s Physique Olympia Prejudging Official Report
- 2024 Ms. Olympia Official Results — Andrea Shaw Claimed 5th Title
- 2024 Men’s 212 Olympia Results — Keone Pearson’s 2nd Victory
- 2024 Wellness Olympia Official Results — Isabelle Nunes Claimed First Title
- 2024 Figure Olympia Results — Cydney Gillon Captures 8th Title and Announces Retirement from the Sport
- 2024 Women’s Physique Olympia Official Results & Prize Money — Sarah Villegas Claimed 4th Title
- 2024 Wheelchair Olympia Official Results — Harold Kelley Claimed 6th Title
- 2024 Fitness Olympia Official Results & Prize Money — Missy Truscott Claimed 3rd Title
- 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia Official Results — Ryan Terry secured 2nd Title
- 2024 Classic Physique Olympia Official Results — Chris Bumstead Claimed 6th Title & Retirement announced
- 2024 Mr. Olympia Men’s Open Bodybuilding Official Results & Prize Money — Samson Dauda Brand new Mr. Olympia
- 2024 Bikini Olympia Official Results & Prize Money — Lauralie Chapados Claimed Victory
- 2024 Mr. Olympia Results and Prize Payouts — All Divisions
- 2024 Mr. Olympia Bodybuilding Results & Prize Money — Samson Dauda’s Victory
- 2024 Ms. Olympia Preview, Top Names to Watch and Underdogs
- 2024 Men’s 212 Olympia Preview: Top Contenders & Underdogs to Watch
Watch 2024 Mr. Olympia at Colosseum strength Hub
To watch the 2024 Mr. Olympia, make sure to check official sources for livestream details. Moreover, key moments like prejudging reports, finals, and expert analysis will be available. For additional information, you can visit the official Olympia website as well as Colosseum Strength, both of which provide extensive coverage.
For a more comprehensive experience, head over to Colosseum Strength’s dedicated Olympia hub. It offers recaps, highlights, and expert insights on each stage of the event. Furthermore, their Live Blog delivers real-time updates throughout the competition. Stay tuned, as this promises to be a thrilling showcase of bodybuilding’s elite!
Overview
The 2024 Mr. Olympia Men’s Open Bodybuilding contest took place on October 12, marking its 60th anniversary at the Resorts World Theater in Las Vegas. Samson Dauda dominated the competition. As a result, he won the golden Sandow trophy and a prize of $600,000. Despite notable withdrawals, including Tonio Burton and Nick Walker, the event still showcased impressive performances. Breakout stars like Martin Fitzwater and Hunter Labrada emerged. The finals featured an exciting three-man showdown among Dauda, Hadi Choopan, and Derek Lunsford. Lunsford aimed to extend his title as the first two-division Mr. Olympia. Ultimately, Dauda claimed the People’s Champion Olympia Award. Meanwhile, Choopan and Lunsford secured second and third places, respectively.
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