Head to head
Gary Strydom vs Mike Francois
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 Mike Francois.
- Mike Francois is listed as heavier, at about 270 lb, roughly 4 lb more than Gary Strydom.
- In contest wins, Gary Strydom leads with 9 first-place finishes against 4 for Mike Francois.
- Gary Strydom is the older of the two at 66, 5 years older than Mike Francois.
Measure
Gary Strydom
Mike Francois
Age
66
61
Height
5'10 · 178 cm
5'9 · 175 cm
Weight
265 lb · 120 kg
270 lb · 122 kg
Chest
52 in
60 in
Arms
21 in
22 in
Waist
33 in
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Contest wins
9
4
Podium finishes
20
6
Division
Men's Open
Men's Open
Debut
1980s
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Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Columbus, Ohio, USA
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 Mike Francois: quick answers
Who is taller, Gary Strydom or Mike Francois?
Gary Strydom is taller at about 178 cm, compared with 175 cm for Mike Francois.
Who is heavier, Gary Strydom or Mike Francois?
Mike Francois is listed at about 270 lb, and Gary Strydom at about 265 lb. Stage weight changes from season to season.
Who has won more contests, Gary Strydom or Mike Francois?
Gary Strydom has 9 first-place finishes and Mike Francois has 4, based on their listed contest history.
How old are Gary Strydom and Mike Francois?
Gary Strydom is 66 and Mike Francois is 61.
