Fans of bodybuilding were recently treated to the latest edition of Mr. Olympia, with a new winner being crowned in 2024.
Whilst bodybuilding may not be one of the most popular undertakings in the world, it is hard not find someone who doesn’t marvel at seeing images of those who are at the very top of the profession.
Those who take part in Mr. Olympia certainly are at the top of the profession and, this time, it was Samson Dauda, representing the United Kingdom and of Nigerian descent.
Who are the greatest Mr. Olympia winners of all time?
The record number of wins is eight and that has been achieved by two men, Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman.
The biggest name to have ever been involved with the competition is certainly that of Arnold Schwarzenegger. The Austrian movie star and politician is one of the former winners.
He has got seven victories to his name which makes him one of the most competitive people in the history of the sport.
The first competition was held back in 1965 and since then, there has been a host of different Mr. Olympia winners and many repeat winners.
With Samson Dauda now joining that list, a new man has been named Mr. Olympia for 2024.
Full list of Mr. Olympia winners
- 1965 – Larry Scott
- 1966 – Larry Scott
- 1967 – Sergio Oliva
- 1968 – Sergio Oliva
- 1969 – Sergio Oliva
- 1970 – Arnold Schwarzenegger
- 1971 – Arnold Schwarzenegger
- 1972 – Arnold Schwarzenegger
- 1973 – Arnold Schwarzenegger
- 1974 – Arnold Schwarzenegger (heavyweight and overall) and Franc Columbu (lightweight)
- 1975 – Arnold Scwarzenegger (heavyweight and overall) and Franc Columbu (lightweight)
- 1976 – Franc Columbu (lightweight and overall) and Ken Waller (heavyweight)
- 1977 – Frank Zane (lightweight and overall) and Robby Robinson (heavyweight)
- 1978 – Frank Zane (lightweight and overall) and Robby Robinson (heavyweight)
- 1979 – Frank Zane (lightweight and overall) and Mike Mentzer (heavyweight)
- 1980 – Arnold Schwarzenegger
- 1981 – Franc Columbu
- 1982 – Chris Dickerson
- 1983 – Samir Bannout
- 1984 – Lee Haney
- 1985 – Lee Haney
- 1986 – Lee Haney
- 1987 – Lee Haney
- 1988 – Lee Haney
- 1989 – Lee Haney
- 1990 – Lee Haney
- 1991 – Lee Haney
- 1992 – Dorian Yates
- 1993 – Dorian Yates
- 1994 – Dorian Yates
- 1995 – Dorian Yates
- 1996 – Dorian Yates
- 1997 – Dorian Yates
- 1998 – Ronnie Coleman
- 1999- Ronnie Coleman
- 2000 – Ronnie Coleman
- 2001 – Ronnie Coleman
- 2002 – Ronnie Coleman
- 2003 – Ronnie Coleman
- 2004 – Ronnie Coleman
- 2005 – Ronnie Coleman
- 2006 – Jay Cutler
- 2007 – Jay Cutler
- 2008 – Dexter Jackson
- 2009 – Jay Cutler
- 2010 – Jay Cutler
- 2011 – Phil Heath
- 2012 – Phil Heath
- 2013 – Phil Heath
- 2014 – Phil Heath
- 2015 – Phil Heath
- 2016 – Phil Heath
- 2017 – Phil Heath
- 2018 – Shawn Roden
- 2019 – Brandon Curry
- 2020 – Mamdouh Elssbiay
- 2021 – Mamdouh Elssbiay
- 2022 – Hadi Choopan
- 2023 – Derek Lunsford
- 2024 – Samson Dauda