Head to head
Gary Strydom vs John Grimek
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 John Grimek.
- Gary Strydom is listed as heavier, at about 265 lb, roughly 44 lb more than John Grimek.
- In contest wins, Gary Strydom leads with 9 first-place finishes against 0 for John Grimek.
Measure
Gary Strydom
John Grimek
Age
66
88 †
Height
5'10 · 178 cm
5'9 · 175 cm
Weight
265 lb · 120 kg
220 lb · 100 kg
Chest
52 in
50 in
Arms
21 in
20 in
Waist
33 in
30 in
Contest wins
9
0
Podium finishes
20
0
Division
Men's Open
Men's Open
Debut
1980s
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Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Perth Amboy, New Jersey,
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.
Gary Strydom vs John Grimek: quick answers
Who is taller, Gary Strydom or John Grimek?
Gary Strydom is taller at about 178 cm, compared with 175 cm for John Grimek.
Who is heavier, Gary Strydom or John Grimek?
Gary Strydom is listed at about 265 lb, and John Grimek at about 220 lb. Stage weight changes from season to season.
Who has won more contests, Gary Strydom or John Grimek?
Gary Strydom has 9 first-place finishes and John Grimek has 0, based on their listed contest history.
How old are Gary Strydom and John Grimek?
Gary Strydom is 66 and John Grimek was 88.
