Head to head
Mike Mentzer vs Sergio Oliva
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 2 cm more than Sergio Oliva.
- Mike Mentzer is listed as heavier, at about 230 lb, roughly 4 lb more than Sergio Oliva.
- In contest wins, Sergio Oliva leads with 22 first-place finishes against 10 for Mike Mentzer.
- Mike Mentzer has 1 Olympia title; Sergio Oliva has 3 Olympia titles.
Measure
Mike Mentzer
Sergio Oliva
Age
49 †
71 †
Height
5'11" · 180 cm
5'10" · 178 cm
Weight
230 lb · 104 kg
225 lb · 102 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
3
Contest wins
10
22
Podium finishes
18
28
Division
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Men's Open
Debut
1970s
1966
Hometown
Ephrata, Pennsylvania, USA
Pinar del Río
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 Sergio Oliva: quick answers
Who is taller, Mike Mentzer or Sergio Oliva?
Mike Mentzer is taller at about 180 cm, compared with 178 cm for Sergio Oliva.
Who is heavier, Mike Mentzer or Sergio Oliva?
Mike Mentzer is listed at about 230 lb, and Sergio Oliva at about 225 lb. Stage weight changes from season to season.
Who has won more contests, Mike Mentzer or Sergio Oliva?
Mike Mentzer has 10 first-place finishes and Sergio Oliva has 22, based on their listed contest history.
How old are Mike Mentzer and Sergio Oliva?
Mike Mentzer was 49 and Sergio Oliva was 71.
