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Marcus Ruhl vs Phil Heath

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

Marcus Ruhl

Marcus Ruhl

“The Freak”, “The German Beast”

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Quick verdict

  • Marcus Ruhl is the taller of the two at 5'10" (178 cm), about 3 cm more than Phil Heath.
  • Marcus Ruhl is listed as heavier, at about 326 lb, roughly 57 lb more than Phil Heath.
  • In contest wins, Phil Heath leads with 14 first-place finishes against 5 for Marcus Ruhl.
  • Phil Heath has 6 Olympia titles.
  • Marcus Ruhl is the older of the two at 54, 8 years older than Phil Heath.
Measure
Marcus Ruhl
Phil Heath
Age
54
46
Height
5'10" · 178 cm
5'9" · 175 cm
Weight
326 lb · 148 kg
240 lb · 122 kg
Chest
60 in
54 in
Arms
36 in
22 in
Waist
24 in
29 in
Olympia titles
0
6
Contest wins
5
14
Podium finishes
11
18
Division
—
Men's Open
Debut
—
2006
Hometown
Roßdorf (Darmstadt), West Germany
Seattle, Washington
Nationality
Germany
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.

Marcus Ruhl vs Phil Heath: quick answers

Who is taller, Marcus Ruhl or Phil Heath?

Marcus Ruhl is taller at about 178 cm, compared with 175 cm for Phil Heath.

Who is heavier, Marcus Ruhl or Phil Heath?

Marcus Ruhl is listed at about 326 lb, and Phil Heath at about 240 lb. Stage weight changes from season to season.

Who has won more contests, Marcus Ruhl or Phil Heath?

Marcus Ruhl has 5 first-place finishes and Phil Heath has 14, based on their listed contest history.

How old are Marcus Ruhl and Phil Heath?

Marcus Ruhl is 54 and Phil Heath is 46.

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