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John Grimek vs Joe Weider

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

John Grimek Men's Open

John Grimek

The Monarch of Muscledom

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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 John Grimek.
  • John Grimek is listed as heavier, at about 220 lb, roughly 35 lb more than Joe Weider.
  • In contest wins, Joe Weider leads with 7 first-place finishes against 0 for John Grimek.
Measure
John Grimek
Joe Weider
Age
88 †
93 †
Height
5'9 · 175 cm
5'10 · 177 cm
Weight
220 lb · 100 kg
185 lb · 84 kg
Chest
50 in
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Arms
20 in
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Waist
30 in
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Contest wins
0
7
Podium finishes
0
7
Division
Men's Open
Men's Open
Hometown
Perth Amboy, New Jersey,
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Nationality
United States
Canada

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 Joe Weider: quick answers

Who is taller, John Grimek or Joe Weider?

Joe Weider is taller at about 177 cm, compared with 175 cm for John Grimek.

Who is heavier, John Grimek or Joe Weider?

John Grimek is listed at about 220 lb, and Joe Weider at about 185 lb. Stage weight changes from season to season.

Who has won more contests, John Grimek or Joe Weider?

John Grimek has 0 first-place finishes and Joe Weider has 7, based on their listed contest history.

How old are John Grimek and Joe Weider?

John Grimek was 88 and Joe Weider was 93.

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