After finishing third at the 2023 Mr. Olympia, Samson Dauda wasted no time adding to his trophy case. Just 10 days after winning the Romania Muscle Fest Pro, the Nigerian powerhouse claimed another victory at the 2023 EVLS Prague Pro, earning a $10,000 prize and solidifying his momentum heading into the next season.
🏆 Men’s Open
Dauda fended off stiff competition from Michal “Krizo” Krizanek, Rubiel Mosquera, and Nathan De Asha, showcasing his signature muscularity and conditioning.
Top 5 Results:
- Samson Dauda (United Kingdom)
- Michal Krizanek (Slovakia)
- Rubiel Mosquera (Columbia)
- Nathan De Asha (United Kingdom)
- Jan Turek (Czech Republic)
🏋️ 212 Bodybuilding
Momentum continued for Ahmad Ali Ashkanani, who repeated his Romania win and once again outpaced Giuseppe Zagarella for the division crown.
Top 3 Results:
- Ahmad Ali Ashkanani (Kuwait)
- Giuseppe Zagarella (Italy)
- Lucas Goncalez (Brazil)
🏛 Classic Physique
Germany’s Urs Kalecinski clinched the top spot over Michael Daboul, cementing his reputation as one of the world’s premier Classic Physique competitors.
Top 3 Results:
- Urs Kalecinski (Germany)
- Michael Daboul (United Kingdom)
- Alexander Westermeier (Germany)
💪 Men’s Physique
Miroslav Juricek maintained his winning streak from Romania, with fellow Czech Ondrej Kmostak claiming second place.
Top 3 Results:
- Miroslav Juricek (Czech Republic)
- Ondrej Kmostak (Czech Republic)
- Furkan Er (Turkey)
🏋️♀️ Figure
Tereza Linhartova locked up her second consecutive victory, while the U.S.’s Maria Luisa Diaz moved into second place.
Top 3 Results:
- Tereza Linhartova (Czech Republic)
- Maria Luisa Diaz (USA)
- Rejoice Godwin (Spain)
👙 Bikini
After winning in Romania, Italy’s Alice Marchisio fell to third, as Valerya Fedorenko of Ukraine claimed the top spot, followed closely by Violeta Palamarchuk.
Top 3 Results:
- Valerya Fedorenko (Ukraine)
- Violeta Palamarchuk (Ukraine)
- Alice Marchisio (Italy)
🔑 Key Takeaways
Samson Dauda proves that consistency and determination pay off. Despite a grueling Olympia campaign, he returned to Europe and dominated back-to-back contests, showing that the Nigerian Lion is a force to be reckoned with on the international stage.
With victories in Romania and Prague, Dauda has set the tone for what could be a record-breaking 2024 season, leaving fans eager to see what’s next.
