Head to head
Gary Strydom vs Samir Bannout
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 Samir Bannout.
- Gary Strydom is listed as heavier, at about 265 lb, roughly 29 lb more than Samir Bannout.
- In contest wins, Gary Strydom leads with 9 first-place finishes against 6 for Samir Bannout.
- Samir Bannout has 1 Olympia title.
- Samir Bannout is the older of the two at 71, 5 years older than Gary Strydom.
Measure
Gary Strydom
Samir Bannout
Age
66
71
Height
5'10 · 178 cm
5'9 · 175 cm
Weight
265 lb · 120 kg
235 lb · 107 kg
Chest
52 in
50 in
Arms
21 in
19 in
Waist
33 in
31 in
Olympia titles
0
1
Contest wins
9
6
Podium finishes
20
13
Division
Men's Open
Men's Open
Debut
1980s
1974
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Beirut, Lebanon
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 Samir Bannout: quick answers
Who is taller, Gary Strydom or Samir Bannout?
Gary Strydom is taller at about 178 cm, compared with 175 cm for Samir Bannout.
Who is heavier, Gary Strydom or Samir Bannout?
Gary Strydom is listed at about 265 lb, and Samir Bannout at about 235 lb. Stage weight changes from season to season.
Who has won more contests, Gary Strydom or Samir Bannout?
Gary Strydom has 9 first-place finishes and Samir Bannout has 6, based on their listed contest history.
How old are Gary Strydom and Samir Bannout?
Gary Strydom is 66 and Samir Bannout is 71.
