Head to head
Mike Mentzer vs Samir Bannout
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 5 cm more than Samir Bannout.
- Samir Bannout is listed as heavier, at about 235 lb, roughly 7 lb more than Mike Mentzer.
- In contest wins, Mike Mentzer leads with 10 first-place finishes against 6 for Samir Bannout.
- Mike Mentzer has 1 Olympia title; Samir Bannout has 1 Olympia title.
Measure
Mike Mentzer
Samir Bannout
Age
49 †
71
Height
5'11" · 180 cm
5'9 · 175 cm
Weight
230 lb · 104 kg
235 lb · 107 kg
Chest
52 in
50 in
Arms
18 in
19 in
Waist
31 in
31 in
Olympia titles
1
1
Contest wins
10
6
Podium finishes
18
13
Division
—
Men's Open
Debut
1970s
1974
Hometown
Ephrata, Pennsylvania, USA
Beirut, Lebanon
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 Samir Bannout: quick answers
Who is taller, Mike Mentzer or Samir Bannout?
Mike Mentzer is taller at about 180 cm, compared with 175 cm for Samir Bannout.
Who is heavier, Mike Mentzer or Samir Bannout?
Samir Bannout is listed at about 235 lb, and Mike Mentzer at about 230 lb. Stage weight changes from season to season.
Who has won more contests, Mike Mentzer or Samir Bannout?
Mike Mentzer has 10 first-place finishes and Samir Bannout has 6, based on their listed contest history.
How old are Mike Mentzer and Samir Bannout?
Mike Mentzer was 49 and Samir Bannout is 71.
