Head to head
Gary Strydom vs Joe Weider
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 1 cm more than Joe Weider.
- Gary Strydom is listed as heavier, at about 265 lb, roughly 80 lb more than Joe Weider.
- In contest wins, Gary Strydom leads with 9 first-place finishes against 7 for Joe Weider.
Measure
Gary Strydom
Joe Weider
Age
66
93 †
Height
5'10 · 178 cm
5'10 · 177 cm
Weight
265 lb · 120 kg
185 lb · 84 kg
Chest
52 in
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Arms
21 in
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Waist
33 in
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Contest wins
9
7
Podium finishes
20
7
Division
Men's Open
Men's Open
Debut
1980s
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Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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 Joe Weider: quick answers
Who is taller, Gary Strydom or Joe Weider?
Gary Strydom is taller at about 178 cm, compared with 177 cm for Joe Weider.
Who is heavier, Gary Strydom or Joe Weider?
Gary Strydom is listed at about 265 lb, and Joe Weider at about 185 lb. Stage weight changes from season to season.
Who has won more contests, Gary Strydom or Joe Weider?
Gary Strydom has 9 first-place finishes and Joe Weider has 7, based on their listed contest history.
How old are Gary Strydom and Joe Weider?
Gary Strydom is 66 and Joe Weider was 93.
