Head to head
Melissa Bumstead 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 16 cm more than Melissa Bumstead.
- Melissa Bumstead is listed as heavier, at about 140 lb, roughly 96 lb more than Gary Strydom.
- In contest wins, Gary Strydom leads with 9 first-place finishes against 1 for Melissa Bumstead.
- Gary Strydom is the older of the two at 66, 31 years older than Melissa Bumstead.
Measure
Melissa Bumstead
Gary Strydom
Age
35
66
Height
5'5" · 163 cm
5'10 · 178 cm
Weight
140 lb · 164 kg
265 lb · 120 kg
Chest
—
52 in
Arms
—
21 in
Waist
—
33 in
Contest wins
1
9
Podium finishes
3
20
Division
—
Men's Open
Debut
2010s
1980s
Hometown
Toronto
Brooklyn, New York
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.
Melissa Bumstead vs Gary Strydom: quick answers
Who is taller, Melissa Bumstead or Gary Strydom?
Gary Strydom is taller at about 178 cm, compared with 163 cm for Melissa Bumstead.
Who is heavier, Melissa Bumstead or Gary Strydom?
Melissa Bumstead is listed at about 140 lb, and Gary Strydom at about 265 lb. Stage weight changes from season to season.
Who has won more contests, Melissa Bumstead or Gary Strydom?
Melissa Bumstead has 1 first-place finishes and Gary Strydom has 9, based on their listed contest history.
How old are Melissa Bumstead and Gary Strydom?
Melissa Bumstead is 35 and Gary Strydom is 66.





















