Head to head
Albert Beckles vs Gary Strydom
Height, weight, measurements, age and contest record side by side.
Quick verdict
- Gary Strydom is the taller of the two at 5'10 (178 cm), about 8 cm more than Albert Beckles.
- Gary Strydom is listed as heavier, at about 265 lb, roughly 66 lb more than Albert Beckles.
- In contest wins, Albert Beckles leads with 19 first-place finishes against 9 for Gary Strydom.
- Albert Beckles is the older of the two at 96, 30 years older than Gary Strydom.
Measure
Albert Beckles
Gary Strydom
Age
96
66
Height
5'7" · 170 cm
5'10 · 178 cm
Weight
198 lb · 90 kg
265 lb · 120 kg
Chest
—
52 in
Arms
—
21 in
Waist
—
33 in
Contest wins
19
9
Podium finishes
43
20
Division
Men's Open
Men's Open
Debut
1960s
1980s
Hometown
Barbados
Brooklyn, New York
Nationality
United Kingdom
United States
Measurements are approximate and come from each athlete’s profile. Wins, podiums and Olympia titles are counted from the listed contest history. The crown marks who leads each row.
Albert Beckles vs Gary Strydom: quick answers
Who is taller, Albert Beckles or Gary Strydom?
Gary Strydom is taller at about 178 cm, compared with 170 cm for Albert Beckles.
Who is heavier, Albert Beckles or Gary Strydom?
Gary Strydom is listed at about 265 lb, and Albert Beckles at about 198 lb. Stage weight changes from season to season.
Who has won more contests, Albert Beckles or Gary Strydom?
Albert Beckles has 19 first-place finishes and Gary Strydom has 9, based on their listed contest history.
How old are Albert Beckles and Gary Strydom?
Albert Beckles is 96 and Gary Strydom is 66.























