Head to head
Gary Strydom vs Markus Ruhl
Height, weight, measurements, age and contest record side by side.
Quick verdict
- Markus Ruhl is listed as heavier, at about 330 lb, roughly 66 lb more than Gary Strydom.
- In contest wins, Gary Strydom leads with 9 first-place finishes against 5 for Markus Ruhl.
- Gary Strydom is the older of the two at 66, 12 years older than Markus Ruhl.
Measure
Gary Strydom
Markus Ruhl
Age
66
54
Height
5'10 · 178 cm
5'10 · 178 cm
Weight
265 lb · 120 kg
330 lb · 150 kg
Chest
52 in
60 in
Arms
21 in
24 in
Waist
33 in
38 in
Contest wins
9
5
Podium finishes
20
11
Division
Men's Open
Men's Open
Debut
1980s
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Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Darmstadt, Germany
Nationality
United States
Germany
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 Markus Ruhl: quick answers
Who is taller, Gary Strydom or Markus Ruhl?
They are about the same height, around 178 cm.
Who is heavier, Gary Strydom or Markus Ruhl?
Markus Ruhl is listed at about 330 lb, and Gary Strydom at about 265 lb. Stage weight changes from season to season.
Who has won more contests, Gary Strydom or Markus Ruhl?
Gary Strydom has 9 first-place finishes and Markus Ruhl has 5, based on their listed contest history.
How old are Gary Strydom and Markus Ruhl?
Gary Strydom is 66 and Markus Ruhl is 54.
