Silvio Samuel

Silvio Samuel (born August 3, 1975 in Nigeria) is a Nigerian-French IFBB professional bodybuilder.

Biography Silvio Samuel is an IFBB professional bodybuilder, representing France. He was discovered by Coach Alfonso Gomez Plaza, as a young Olympic weightlifter with much potential.

Silvio originated from Nigeria, to a family of two boys and six sisters. He left Nigeria due to the political and nationwide instability which killed some of his family members. Growing up and traveling all over the world was a life-saving career for him and his family. He turned professional after winning the Joe Weider competition in France, that gave Silvio his professional card in 2006, which allowed him to pursue his dream career and becoming one of the top IFBB pro bodybuilders.

Contest history World Championships 2002 - NAC, Medium, 1st World Championships 2002 - NAC, Overall Winner Universe 2003 - NAC, Medium, 1st Universe 2003 - NAC, Overall Winner World Championships - NAC, Medium, 1st World Championships - NAC, Overall Winner World Championships - WABBA, Short, 1st PROFESSIONAL CAREER OF SILVIO SAMUEL THE LIST OF WINS AND PLACING.*** New York Pro Show IFBB 2006 14th Europa Super Show IFBB 2006. 6th Ironman Pro IFBB 2007, 4th Sacramento Pro IFBB 2007. 2nd 1st 210 Class IFBB show Dallas, TX. 2007 1st* Europa Super Show IFBB, Dallas, TX.2007 1st* Arnold Classic, Pro IFBB 2007. 5th New York Pro Show IFBB 2007. 5th Mr Olympia 2007, 7th Houston Pro Show IFBB. 2008. 1st* Arnold Classic Pro IFBB 2008. 5th Mr. Olympia 2008, 7th Iron Man Pro Show, IFBB.2009, 1st* Arnold Classic, Pro IFBB.2009. 5th Mr. Olympia 2009, 12th (tie)