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Joe Weider vs Mike Francois

Height, weight, measurements, age and contest record side by side.

Joe Weider Men's Open

Joe Weider

The Master Blaster, Father of Bodybuilding

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Quick verdict

  • Joe Weider is the taller of the two at 5'10 (177 cm), about 2 cm more than Mike Francois.
  • Mike Francois is listed as heavier, at about 270 lb, roughly 84 lb more than Joe Weider.
  • In contest wins, Joe Weider leads with 7 first-place finishes against 4 for Mike Francois.
Measure
Joe Weider
Mike Francois
Age
93 †
61
Height
5'10 · 177 cm
5'9 · 175 cm
Weight
185 lb · 84 kg
270 lb · 122 kg
Chest
—
60 in
Arms
—
22 in
Contest wins
7
4
Podium finishes
7
6
Division
Men's Open
Men's Open
Hometown
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Columbus, Ohio, USA
Nationality
Canada
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.

Joe Weider vs Mike Francois: quick answers

Who is taller, Joe Weider or Mike Francois?

Joe Weider is taller at about 177 cm, compared with 175 cm for Mike Francois.

Who is heavier, Joe Weider or Mike Francois?

Mike Francois is listed at about 270 lb, and Joe Weider at about 185 lb. Stage weight changes from season to season.

Who has won more contests, Joe Weider or Mike Francois?

Joe Weider has 7 first-place finishes and Mike Francois has 4, based on their listed contest history.

How old are Joe Weider and Mike Francois?

Joe Weider was 93 and Mike Francois is 61.

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