Head to head
John Grimek vs Gary Strydom
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 John Grimek.
- Gary Strydom is listed as heavier, at about 265 lb, roughly 44 lb more than John Grimek.
- In contest wins, Gary Strydom leads with 9 first-place finishes against 0 for John Grimek.
Measure
John Grimek
Gary Strydom
Age
88 †
66
Height
5'9 · 175 cm
5'10 · 178 cm
Weight
220 lb · 100 kg
265 lb · 120 kg
Chest
50 in
52 in
Arms
20 in
21 in
Waist
30 in
33 in
Contest wins
0
9
Podium finishes
0
20
Division
Men's Open
Men's Open
Debut
—
1980s
Hometown
Perth Amboy, New Jersey,
Brooklyn, New York
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.
John Grimek vs Gary Strydom: quick answers
Who is taller, John Grimek or Gary Strydom?
Gary Strydom is taller at about 178 cm, compared with 175 cm for John Grimek.
Who is heavier, John Grimek or Gary Strydom?
Gary Strydom is listed at about 265 lb, and John Grimek at about 220 lb. Stage weight changes from season to season.
Who has won more contests, John Grimek or Gary Strydom?
John Grimek has 0 first-place finishes and Gary Strydom has 9, based on their listed contest history.
How old are John Grimek and Gary Strydom?
John Grimek was 88 and Gary Strydom is 66.
