Head to head
Reg Park vs Gary Strydom
Height, weight, measurements, age and contest record side by side.
Quick verdict
- Reg Park is the taller of the two at 6'1" (185 cm), about 7 cm more than Gary Strydom.
- Gary Strydom is listed as heavier, at about 265 lb, roughly 15 lb more than Reg Park.
- In contest wins, Gary Strydom leads with 9 first-place finishes against 5 for Reg Park.
Measure
Reg Park
Gary Strydom
Age
79 †
66
Height
6'1" · 185 cm
5'10 · 178 cm
Weight
250 lb · 113 kg
265 lb · 120 kg
Chest
50 in
52 in
Arms
18.5 in
21 in
Waist
32 in
33 in
Contest wins
5
9
Podium finishes
9
20
Division
Classic Physique
Men's Open
Debut
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1980s
Hometown
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Brooklyn, New York
Nationality
United Kingdom
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.
Reg Park vs Gary Strydom: quick answers
Who is taller, Reg Park or Gary Strydom?
Reg Park is taller at about 185 cm, compared with 178 cm for Gary Strydom.
Who is heavier, Reg Park or Gary Strydom?
Gary Strydom is listed at about 265 lb, and Reg Park at about 250 lb. Stage weight changes from season to season.
Who has won more contests, Reg Park or Gary Strydom?
Reg Park has 5 first-place finishes and Gary Strydom has 9, based on their listed contest history.
How old are Reg Park and Gary Strydom?
Reg Park was 79 and Gary Strydom is 66.
