Head to head
Franco Columbu vs Samir Bannout
Height, weight, measurements, age and contest record side by side.
Quick verdict
- Samir Bannout is the taller of the two at 5'9 (175 cm), about 10 cm more than Franco Columbu.
- Samir Bannout is listed as heavier, at about 235 lb, roughly 51 lb more than Franco Columbu.
- In contest wins, Samir Bannout leads with 6 first-place finishes against 0 for Franco Columbu.
- Samir Bannout has 1 Olympia title.
Measure
Franco Columbu
Samir Bannout
Age
78 †
71
Height
5'5" · 165 cm
5'9 · 175 cm
Weight
185 lb · 84 kg
235 lb · 107 kg
Chest
—
50 in
Arms
—
19 in
Waist
—
31 in
Olympia titles
0
1
Contest wins
0
6
Podium finishes
0
13
Division
Men's Open
Men's Open
Debut
1970
1974
Hometown
Ollolai, Sardinia, Kingdom of Italy
Beirut, Lebanon
Nationality
Italy
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.
Franco Columbu vs Samir Bannout: quick answers
Who is taller, Franco Columbu or Samir Bannout?
Samir Bannout is taller at about 175 cm, compared with 165 cm for Franco Columbu.
Who is heavier, Franco Columbu or Samir Bannout?
Samir Bannout is listed at about 235 lb, and Franco Columbu at about 185 lb. Stage weight changes from season to season.
Who has won more contests, Franco Columbu or Samir Bannout?
Franco Columbu has 0 first-place finishes and Samir Bannout has 6, based on their listed contest history.
How old are Franco Columbu and Samir Bannout?
Franco Columbu was 78 and Samir Bannout is 71.
