Head to head
Mike Mentzer vs Harold Poole
Height, weight, measurements, age and contest record side by side.
Quick verdict
- Mike Mentzer is listed as heavier, at about 230 lb, roughly 4 lb more than Harold Poole.
- In contest wins, Mike Mentzer leads with 10 first-place finishes against 5 for Harold Poole.
- Mike Mentzer has 1 Olympia title.
Measure
Mike Mentzer
Harold Poole
Age
49 †
70 †
Height
5'11" · 180 cm
5'10"
Weight
230 lb · 104 kg
225 lb · 102 kg
Chest
52 in
50 in
Arms
18 in
18 in
Waist
31 in
30 in
Olympia titles
1
0
Contest wins
10
5
Podium finishes
18
13
Division
—
Classic Physique
Debut
1970s
1960s
Hometown
Ephrata, Pennsylvania, USA
Louisville, Kentucky
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 Mentzer vs Harold Poole: quick answers
Who is heavier, Mike Mentzer or Harold Poole?
Mike Mentzer is listed at about 230 lb, and Harold Poole at about 225 lb. Stage weight changes from season to season.
Who has won more contests, Mike Mentzer or Harold Poole?
Mike Mentzer has 10 first-place finishes and Harold Poole has 5, based on their listed contest history.
How old are Mike Mentzer and Harold Poole?
Mike Mentzer was 49 and Harold Poole was 70.






















