Head to head
Rich Piana vs Bob Paris
Height, weight, measurements, age and contest record side by side.
Quick verdict
- Rich Piana is the taller of the two at 6'2" (185 cm), about 2 cm more than Bob Paris.
- Rich Piana is listed as heavier, at about 280 lb, roughly 51 lb more than Bob Paris.
- In contest wins, Rich Piana leads with 3 first-place finishes against 0 for Bob Paris.
Measure
Rich Piana
Bob Paris
Age
46 †
66
Height
6'2" · 185 cm
6'0" · 183 cm
Weight
280 lb · 127 kg
230 lb · 104 kg
Chest
56 in
45 in
Arms
23 in
17 in
Waist
34 in
38 in
Contest wins
3
0
Podium finishes
3
0
Division
Classic Physique
Classic Physique
Debut
1989
1980s
Hometown
Los Angeles, California, USA
Columbus, Indiana
Nationality
—
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.
Rich Piana vs Bob Paris: quick answers
Who is taller, Rich Piana or Bob Paris?
Rich Piana is taller at about 185 cm, compared with 183 cm for Bob Paris.
Who is heavier, Rich Piana or Bob Paris?
Rich Piana is listed at about 280 lb, and Bob Paris at about 230 lb. Stage weight changes from season to season.
Who has won more contests, Rich Piana or Bob Paris?
Rich Piana has 3 first-place finishes and Bob Paris has 0, based on their listed contest history.
How old are Rich Piana and Bob Paris?
Rich Piana was 46 and Bob Paris is 66.






















