Overseas digest · 2026-09-14
Published 14/09/2026
This English text is an AI-assisted translation pending human review; the Chinese version is authoritative.
Report: 56 bodybuilders died in 2025 at an average age of just 35
A new report has once again raised questions about the health risks of competitive bodybuilding. It states that 56 bodybuilders died in 2025, at an average age of just 35. BoxLife Magazine published the analysis.
Original：Report Claims 56 Bodybuilders Died in 2025 at an Average Age of Just 35
Mongolia's president goes viral bench pressing 220 lb for 20 reps in a shirt and tie
A bench press video of Mongolian president Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh has gone viral online. In it he is wearing a shirt and tie, and completes the work without changing into training clothes. He bench pressed 220 lb for 20 reps. Reports described it as a display of "combine-level" strength.
Original：Mongolia’s President Goes Viral After Bench Pressing 220lb for 20 Reps in a Shirt and Tie
POWER 30: The 30 Most Influential People in Strength Sports and Fitness, 2026
The list names the 30 most powerful people in 2026 across strength sports, fitness and bodybuilding, including the business side. It looks at who really holds power and influence in bodybuilding, strength sports and fitness, and notes that those who do are not only the people in front of the camera.
Original：POWER 30: The Most Powerful Players In The Strength Sports & Fitness Industry (2026)
How to watch the 2026 Mr. Olympia
The 2026 Mr. Olympia is approaching, and bodybuilding fans worldwide will have a new way to watch the sport's most important contest. The 2026 Olympia Weekend has been confirmed. The report covers the live broadcast, the dates and the schedule.
Original：How to Watch the 2026 Mr. Olympia
Shannon Sharpe picks Samson Dauda to win the 2026 Mr. Olympia
Pro Football Hall of Fame member Shannon Sharpe believes former Mr. Olympia champion Samson Dauda can take the Sandow trophy back in 2026. He said he hopes Samson Dauda bounces back. Opinions across the bodybuilding world differ widely over who will take the Sandow at the 2026 Mr. Olympia.
Original：Shannon Sharpe Picks Samson Dauda to Win 2026 Mr. Olympia: ‘Hopefully Samson Bounces Back’
Samson Dauda wins the 2026 Europa Pro
Samson Dauda won the men's open division at the 2026 Europa Pro in Germany, meeting the goal he had set before the show. The Mr. Olympia is now just 11 days away. The contest results and scorecards have been published.
Original：Samson Dauda Wins 2026 Europa Pro Two Weeks Out From Mr. Olympia