Head to head
Alina Popa 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 10 cm more than Alina Popa.
- Gary Strydom is listed as heavier, at about 265 lb, roughly 104 lb more than Alina Popa.
- In contest wins, Gary Strydom leads with 9 first-place finishes against 6 for Alina Popa.
- Gary Strydom is the older of the two at 66, 18 years older than Alina Popa.
Measure
Alina Popa
Gary Strydom
Age
48
66
Height
5'6" · 168 cm
5'10 · 178 cm
Weight
160 lb · 73 kg
265 lb · 120 kg
Chest
47 in
52 in
Arms
—
21 in
Waist
—
33 in
Contest wins
6
9
Podium finishes
15
20
Division
—
Men's Open
Debut
2000s
1980s
Hometown
Brăila, Romania
Brooklyn, New York
Nationality
Romania
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.
Alina Popa vs Gary Strydom: quick answers
Who is taller, Alina Popa or Gary Strydom?
Gary Strydom is taller at about 178 cm, compared with 168 cm for Alina Popa.
Who is heavier, Alina Popa or Gary Strydom?
Gary Strydom is listed at about 265 lb, and Alina Popa at about 160 lb. Stage weight changes from season to season.
Who has won more contests, Alina Popa or Gary Strydom?
Alina Popa has 6 first-place finishes and Gary Strydom has 9, based on their listed contest history.
How old are Alina Popa and Gary Strydom?
Alina Popa is 48 and Gary Strydom is 66.
