Mr Olympia 2024 - Discussion Thread

[Free Market Capitalist]

But isn't it true that it has been happening for several years and in fact he can maintain it and does not experience any serious problems related to the impact of the kidney disease he has, moreover if we read and understand all of C.Bum statements in the interview also mentioned that he really maintains his health and does some routine treatments and therapies several times every year...

His body can handle it because he's still young. Cbum not even 30, so no matter how much abuse he's suffered due to steroids, his body can easily regenerate. This ends when you get close to 40, when the human machine starts to give you some problems... the truth is that we will all pay the price for our choices, whether it's anabolic steroids, drinks, food, sedentary lifestyle... so it's always important to know when to stop and respect your own body. I think they (bodybuilders) already have this in mind, in fact, I believe they all have a plan for the future...

With his young age, he will have long time to be able to maintain it, although there are also some young athletes who have to suffer and accept fatal consequences to the point of risking their lives due to the use of steroids in high doses.

I am not as optimistic as you are. The problem he has in the kidney, an autoimmune disease, is probably controlled for the time being but the damage to the kidneys does not regenerate, it does not happen as with the liver, and the combination of steroids and a diet very high in protein sure does not help.

Add to this that the life expectancy of professional bodybuilders is greatly reduced because of this, and people like Schwarzenegger who reach old age are the exception rather than the rule, plus in his time they didn't take the huge amounts of steroids that they do now, you see people in local gyms who are bigger than him in his prime.

[Kelward]

I congratulate the new Mr. Olympia Samson Dauda, a first timer, it was a well deserved win among former champions. I was following up on some of the updates and eventual watched the winner announcement on YouTube, and I really envy those guys physiques. I used to follow the Mr. Olympia competition back in the days but I later lost interest, now I'm gaining interest in the sport again. It's really amazing how people can push their body to extreme limits to gain those monstrous physiques. It's definitely not for everybody and the rest of us can only wonder the strenuous workout routines of these guys that have dedicated themselves to punishing their body to entertain us.

[Synchronice]

With his young age, he will have long time to be able to maintain it, although there are also some young athletes who have to suffer and accept fatal consequences to the point of risking their lives due to the use of steroids in high doses.

I am not as optimistic as you are. The problem he has in the kidney, an autoimmune disease, is probably controlled for the time being but the damage to the kidneys does not regenerate, it does not happen as with the liver, and the combination of steroids and a diet very high in protein sure does not help.

Add to this that the life expectancy of professional bodybuilders is greatly reduced because of this, and people like Schwarzenegger who reach old age are the exception rather than the rule, plus in his time they didn't take the huge amounts of steroids that they do now, you see people in local gyms who are bigger than him in his prime.

You are right, it's impossible for kidneys to repair, once there is a damage to them, that's permanent but liver on the other hands, repairs very easily. I can't believe my eyes that Chris Bumstead is a bodybuilder, he has an IgA Nephropathy, which makes it harder for the kidney to filter waste from the blood. He was in such a bad condition that he was hospitalized, so I have no idea how he was reaching limits every year with that condition, without getting hospitalized. He should be on a very high protein diet to maintain muscle but to be honest, he isn't big guy off-season, I have seen images of him where he looks pretty average. I have a sense that he takes care of his health, at least I get that from his speech but his high protein diet doesn't speak so and I can't believe how he is a 6th times Mr Olympia in a row, that's amazing.
By the way, in any way, we can say that this guy is genetically gifted. He looks like a Hollywood star and his physique is out of this world. Truly a genetic FREAK.

[notblox1]

It has been years since I followed Mister Olympia with other bodybuilding competitions, and I dont know anyone from 2024.
I see Samson Dauda won this year and he looks like a huge monster, but this doesnt look natural with all the drugs and steroids taken.
All the money he won is not worth his health and efforts for this, and I know that from experience of one friend who competed and won in pro bodybuilding competitions.

[Stepstowealth]

I congratulate the new Mr. Olympia Samson Dauda, a first timer, it was a well deserved win among former champions.

He has put Nigeria again on the Map, I am happy about it. I never followed up on the competition, but I am happy that a Nigerians success in it pulled my attention this way.

and I really envy those guys physiques.

Their physique looks great, but I do not envy them one bit.

I see Samson Dauda won this year and he looks like a huge monster, but this doesnt look natural with all the drugs and steroids taken.

There are claims that he is a natural builder, and was already blessed with the physique, just needed to work hard which he did. If it is a lie and he actually endangered his health for the purpose of this trophy, then that was the sacrifice and cost he was okay to pay, he will face the consequences on his own. It is more than the money for some of these athletes, it is sometime for them to just be remembered in history.

[Synchronice]

Ramon Dino's performance was disappointing. He probably made a mistake in his preparation and ended up completely sweating. I wonder what really happened? Emotional? Medication? Diet? His fluid retention was out of the ordinary. It ended his dream of finally becoming this year's Mr. Olympia, which Cbum won, and very well, by the way.

Yes, his performance was very bad and I'm so sorry for him, he is considered the best bodybuilder next to Cbum but I think that since Cbum retired, the next Mr Olympia will be Ramon Dino.
On this competition, I there was something very wrong with him. I guess he wasn't sweating from nervousness because it wasn't his first participation in this competition. It was either very hot in the building or Ramon messed up with diuretics.

[Davidvictorson]

Hey Buddy @coolcoinz, have you read this news about Chris Bumstead's retirement and his plan to increase the prize money for 2025 for the Classic Physique division? Personally I think one of the greatest good anyone can do is to give back to the community that one has thrived in. And for Chris that is the professional bodybuilder industry. In my estimation, this will increase the morale of those already in the industry and encourage them to work hard to win. What do you think about this?

[trendcoin]

Samson Dauda's shoulders and arms look really impressive. All my life I've hated leg work, I've always given more attention to arm and shoulder work, so his shoulders and arms really caught my attention. He has very big arms in proportion to his waist. He has arms almost as thick as his waist. It's hard to find a flaw on his body, maybe if he was 5 cm taller he would look better...

[criptoevangelista]

Does anyone here know that David Laid (Cbum's friend) is half Georgian? His mother is from Georgia. Fitness and Bodybuilding isn't popular sport here but it's gaining popularity recently. Once David Laid was in our country to see his grandfather but people couldn't recognize him

Ramon Dino's performance was disappointing. He probably made a mistake in his preparation and ended up completely sweating. I wonder what really happened? Emotional? Medication? Diet? His fluid retention was out of the ordinary. It ended his dream of finally becoming this year's Mr. Olympia, which Cbum won, and very well, by the way.

Yes, his performance was very bad and I'm so sorry for him, he is considered the best bodybuilder next to Cbum but I think that since Cbum retired, the next Mr Olympia will be Ramon Dino.
On this competition, I there was something very wrong with him. I guess he wasn't sweating from nervousness because it wasn't his first participation in this competition. It was either very hot in the building or Ramon messed up with diuretics.

I read that Ramon Dino had some health issues a few weeks before the Mr. Olympia, perhaps that, combined with his poor finishing strategy for the event, led to some unusual fluid retention, but it looks like he’s going to change coaches and move on with his life. He has good genetics and could even compete in the Open category, which is where the real Mr. Olympia is.