Head to head
Sam Sulek vs Rich Piana
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 5 cm more than Sam Sulek.
- Rich Piana is listed as heavier, at about 280 lb, roughly 31 lb more than Sam Sulek.
- In contest wins, Rich Piana leads with 3 first-place finishes against 2 for Sam Sulek.
Measure
Sam Sulek
Rich Piana
Age
24
46 †
Height
5'11 · 180 cm
6'2" · 185 cm
Weight
250 lb · 113 kg
280 lb · 127 kg
Chest
50 in
56 in
Arms
19 in
23 in
Waist
34 in
34 in
Contest wins
2
3
Podium finishes
2
3
Division
Classic Physique
Classic Physique
Debut
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1989
Hometown
Delaware, Ohio
Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality
United States
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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.
Sam Sulek vs Rich Piana: quick answers
Who is taller, Sam Sulek or Rich Piana?
Rich Piana is taller at about 185 cm, compared with 180 cm for Sam Sulek.
Who is heavier, Sam Sulek or Rich Piana?
Rich Piana is listed at about 280 lb, and Sam Sulek at about 250 lb. Stage weight changes from season to season.
Who has won more contests, Sam Sulek or Rich Piana?
Sam Sulek has 2 first-place finishes and Rich Piana has 3, based on their listed contest history.
How old are Sam Sulek and Rich Piana?
Sam Sulek is 24 and Rich Piana was 46.






















