# @eliteftsofficial on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=fn4K-ONHxGw
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/58991098-eliteftsofficial-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2026-03-08T15:01:09.000+00:00

## Caption

"Before he was the Nigerian Lion dominating the Arnold Classic stage, Samson Dauda was a construction worker one show away from quitting forever."

In this intense excerpt from  elitefts Table Talk #179, Samson Dauda reveals the "unbelievable" 2020 season that almost broke him. From being trapped in a South Korean hotel room for 14 days with zero gym access—surviving on airplane meals and handstand pushups—to the tragic loss of his legendary mentor, John Meadows.

As the world watches the Arnold Classic this weekend, see the raw, unfiltered grit it took for Samson to go from "hosing his credit cards" to standing center stage with the best in the world. This is the mental fortitude required to become a champion.

FULL PODCAST:
https://www.youtube.com/live/vv3M2oVh4fE

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