Head to head
Bill Pearl vs Mike Mentzer
Height, weight, measurements, age and contest record side by side.
Quick verdict
- Mike Mentzer is the taller of the two at 5'11" (180 cm), about 2 cm more than Bill Pearl.
- Bill Pearl is listed as heavier, at about 205 lb, roughly 4 lb more than Mike Mentzer.
- In contest wins, Mike Mentzer leads with 10 first-place finishes against 8 for Bill Pearl.
- Mike Mentzer has 1 Olympia title.
Measure
Bill Pearl
Mike Mentzer
Age
91 †
49 †
Height
5'11" · 178 cm
5'11" · 180 cm
Weight
205 lb · 106 kg
230 lb · 104 kg
Chest
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52 in
Arms
—
18 in
Waist
—
31 in
Olympia titles
0
1
Contest wins
8
10
Podium finishes
8
18
Division
Men's Open
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Debut
1950s
1970s
Hometown
Prineville, Oregon
Ephrata, Pennsylvania, USA
Nationality
United States
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.
Bill Pearl vs Mike Mentzer: quick answers
Who is taller, Bill Pearl or Mike Mentzer?
Mike Mentzer is taller at about 180 cm, compared with 178 cm for Bill Pearl.
Who is heavier, Bill Pearl or Mike Mentzer?
Bill Pearl is listed at about 205 lb, and Mike Mentzer at about 230 lb. Stage weight changes from season to season.
Who has won more contests, Bill Pearl or Mike Mentzer?
Bill Pearl has 8 first-place finishes and Mike Mentzer has 10, based on their listed contest history.
How old are Bill Pearl and Mike Mentzer?
Bill Pearl was 91 and Mike Mentzer was 49.
