Head to head
Mike Mentzer vs Tom Platz
Height, weight, measurements, age and contest record side by side.
Quick verdict
- In contest wins, Mike Mentzer leads with 10 first-place finishes against 2 for Tom Platz.
- Mike Mentzer has 1 Olympia title.
Measure
Mike Mentzer
Tom Platz
Age
49 †
71
Height
5'11" · 180 cm
5'8"
Weight
230 lb · 104 kg
225 lb
Chest
52 in
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Arms
18 in
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Waist
31 in
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Olympia titles
1
0
Contest wins
10
2
Podium finishes
18
4
Division
—
Men's Open
Debut
1970s
1978
Hometown
Ephrata, Pennsylvania, USA
Fort Sill, Oklahoma, USA
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 Tom Platz: quick answers
Who has won more contests, Mike Mentzer or Tom Platz?
Mike Mentzer has 10 first-place finishes and Tom Platz has 2, based on their listed contest history.
How old are Mike Mentzer and Tom Platz?
Mike Mentzer was 49 and Tom Platz is 71.
