Head to head
Gary Strydom vs Shawn Ray
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 10 cm more than Shawn Ray.
- Gary Strydom is listed as heavier, at about 265 lb, roughly 60 lb more than Shawn Ray.
- In contest wins, Gary Strydom leads with 9 first-place finishes against 0 for Shawn Ray.
- Gary Strydom is the older of the two at 66, 5 years older than Shawn Ray.
Measure
Gary Strydom
Shawn Ray
Age
66
61
Height
5'10 · 178 cm
5'6" · 168 cm
Weight
265 lb · 120 kg
205 lb · 93 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
0
Podium finishes
20
5
Division
Men's Open
Men's Open
Debut
1980s
1988
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Fullerton, California, USA
Nationality
United States
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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 Shawn Ray: quick answers
Who is taller, Gary Strydom or Shawn Ray?
Gary Strydom is taller at about 178 cm, compared with 168 cm for Shawn Ray.
Who is heavier, Gary Strydom or Shawn Ray?
Gary Strydom is listed at about 265 lb, and Shawn Ray at about 205 lb. Stage weight changes from season to season.
Who has won more contests, Gary Strydom or Shawn Ray?
Gary Strydom has 9 first-place finishes and Shawn Ray has 0, based on their listed contest history.
How old are Gary Strydom and Shawn Ray?
Gary Strydom is 66 and Shawn Ray is 61.





















