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Phil Heath vs Marcus Ruhl

Height, weight, measurements, age and contest record side by side.

Marcus Ruhl

Marcus Ruhl

“The Freak”, “The German Beast”

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Quick verdict

  • Marcus Ruhl is the taller of the two at 5'10" (178 cm), about 3 cm more than Phil Heath.
  • Marcus Ruhl is listed as heavier, at about 326 lb, roughly 57 lb more than Phil Heath.
  • In contest wins, Phil Heath leads with 14 first-place finishes against 5 for Marcus Ruhl.
  • Phil Heath has 6 Olympia titles.
  • Marcus Ruhl is the older of the two at 54, 8 years older than Phil Heath.
Measure
Phil Heath
Marcus Ruhl
Age
46
54
Height
5'9" · 175 cm
5'10" · 178 cm
Weight
240 lb · 122 kg
326 lb · 148 kg
Chest
54 in
60 in
Arms
22 in
36 in
Waist
29 in
24 in
Olympia titles
6
0
Contest wins
14
5
Podium finishes
18
11
Division
Men's Open
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Debut
2006
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Hometown
Seattle, Washington
Roßdorf (Darmstadt), West Germany
Nationality
United States
Germany

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.

Phil Heath vs Marcus Ruhl: quick answers

Who is taller, Phil Heath or Marcus Ruhl?

Marcus Ruhl is taller at about 178 cm, compared with 175 cm for Phil Heath.

Who is heavier, Phil Heath or Marcus Ruhl?

Marcus Ruhl is listed at about 326 lb, and Phil Heath at about 240 lb. Stage weight changes from season to season.

Who has won more contests, Phil Heath or Marcus Ruhl?

Phil Heath has 14 first-place finishes and Marcus Ruhl has 5, based on their listed contest history.

How old are Phil Heath and Marcus Ruhl?

Phil Heath is 46 and Marcus Ruhl is 54.

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