Head to head
Mike Francois 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 Mike Francois.
- Mike Francois is listed as heavier, at about 270 lb, roughly 4 lb more than Gary Strydom.
- In contest wins, Gary Strydom leads with 9 first-place finishes against 4 for Mike Francois.
- Gary Strydom is the older of the two at 66, 5 years older than Mike Francois.
Measure
Mike Francois
Gary Strydom
Age
61
66
Height
5'9 · 175 cm
5'10 · 178 cm
Weight
270 lb · 122 kg
265 lb · 120 kg
Chest
60 in
52 in
Arms
22 in
21 in
Waist
—
33 in
Contest wins
4
9
Podium finishes
6
20
Division
Men's Open
Men's Open
Debut
—
1980s
Hometown
Columbus, Ohio, USA
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.
Mike Francois vs Gary Strydom: quick answers
Who is taller, Mike Francois or Gary Strydom?
Gary Strydom is taller at about 178 cm, compared with 175 cm for Mike Francois.
Who is heavier, Mike Francois or Gary Strydom?
Mike Francois is listed at about 270 lb, and Gary Strydom at about 265 lb. Stage weight changes from season to season.
Who has won more contests, Mike Francois or Gary Strydom?
Mike Francois has 4 first-place finishes and Gary Strydom has 9, based on their listed contest history.
How old are Mike Francois and Gary Strydom?
Mike Francois is 61 and Gary Strydom is 66.
