Head to head
Gary Strydom vs Ben Pakulski
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 3 cm more than Ben Pakulski.
- Gary Strydom is listed as heavier, at about 265 lb, roughly 4 lb more than Ben Pakulski.
- In contest wins, Gary Strydom leads with 9 first-place finishes against 2 for Ben Pakulski.
- Gary Strydom is the older of the two at 66, 21 years older than Ben Pakulski.
Measure
Gary Strydom
Ben Pakulski
Age
66
45
Height
5'10 · 178 cm
5'9" · 175 cm
Weight
265 lb · 120 kg
260 lb · 118 kg
Chest
52 in
52 in
Arms
21 in
21 in
Waist
33 in
34 in
Contest wins
9
2
Podium finishes
20
5
Division
Men's Open
Classic Physique
Debut
1980s
2005
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Toronto, Ontario
Nationality
United States
Canada
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.
Gary Strydom vs Ben Pakulski: quick answers
Who is taller, Gary Strydom or Ben Pakulski?
Gary Strydom is taller at about 178 cm, compared with 175 cm for Ben Pakulski.
Who is heavier, Gary Strydom or Ben Pakulski?
Gary Strydom is listed at about 265 lb, and Ben Pakulski at about 260 lb. Stage weight changes from season to season.
Who has won more contests, Gary Strydom or Ben Pakulski?
Gary Strydom has 9 first-place finishes and Ben Pakulski has 2, based on their listed contest history.
How old are Gary Strydom and Ben Pakulski?
Gary Strydom is 66 and Ben Pakulski is 45.
