Head to head
Mike Mentzer vs Rachel McLish
Height, weight, measurements, age and contest record side by side.
Quick verdict
- Mike Mentzer is the taller of the two at 5'11" (180 cm), about 11 cm more than Rachel McLish.
- Mike Mentzer is listed as heavier, at about 230 lb, roughly 99 lb more than Rachel McLish.
- In contest wins, Mike Mentzer leads with 10 first-place finishes against 4 for Rachel McLish.
- Mike Mentzer has 1 Olympia title; Rachel McLish has 2 Olympia titles.
Measure
Mike Mentzer
Rachel McLish
Age
49 †
71
Height
5'11" · 180 cm
5'6" · 169 cm
Weight
230 lb · 104 kg
1259 lb · 59 kg
Chest
52 in
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Arms
18 in
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Waist
31 in
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Olympia titles
1
2
Contest wins
10
4
Podium finishes
18
8
Division
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Women's Bodybuilding
Debut
1970s
1980
Hometown
Ephrata, Pennsylvania, USA
San Pedro, California
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 Rachel McLish: quick answers
Who is taller, Mike Mentzer or Rachel McLish?
Mike Mentzer is taller at about 180 cm, compared with 169 cm for Rachel McLish.
Who is heavier, Mike Mentzer or Rachel McLish?
Mike Mentzer is listed at about 230 lb, and Rachel McLish at about 1259 lb. Stage weight changes from season to season.
Who has won more contests, Mike Mentzer or Rachel McLish?
Mike Mentzer has 10 first-place finishes and Rachel McLish has 4, based on their listed contest history.
How old are Mike Mentzer and Rachel McLish?
Mike Mentzer was 49 and Rachel McLish is 71.
