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Gary Strydom is a Men's Open Bodybuilding competitor from South Africa. Gary Strydom has a verified height of 6'2" (188 cm) and a recorded contest weight of 302 lb (137 kg).
8 career wins
Gary Strydom
CountrySouth Africa
GenderMale
DivisionMen's Open Bodybuilding
Born1960
Born inDurban, South Africa
StatusRetired
Gary Strydom, a bodybuilder from South Africa, stands 6'2" (188 cm) tall and competed at a contest weight of around 302 lb (137 kg). He was born in Durban, South Africa in 1960.
Gary Strydom is a Men's Open Bodybuilding competitor from South Africa with a competitive record spanning 1983–2006.
Across 24 recorded contest results, Gary Strydom has 8 first-place finishes (a 33.3% win rate).
Career Record
- Total Results
- 24
- Wins
- 8
- Win Rate
- 33.3%
- Career
- 1983–2006
- Height
- 6'2" (188 cm)
- Weight
- 302 lb (137 kg)
- Born
- 1960
- Division
- Men's Open Bodybuilding
- Country
- South Africa
- Verified
- Sources
- 6
Every season on record
Peak Year 1989 (3 wins)
Olympia
1st place
2nd place
3rd place
Other
- Pro Debut
- 1983
- Olympia Debut
- 1988
- Peak Year
- 1989
- Last Contest
- 2006
| Year | Placement | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 5 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
Data updated
About
Gary Strydom (born 1960) is a South African-born American IFBB professional bodybuilder. He is notable as being the only person to win a Championship title under Vince McMahon's now defunct World Bodybuilding Federation. After the fall of the WBF, Strydom decided to take a long break from competing in the mid 1990s. Prior to the WBF, Strydom won four IFBB professional titles.
Championship record
Where the titles came from
Mr. Olympia
1Appearances
0Titles
0Top 3
Arnold Classic
1Appearances
0Titles
1Top 3
All pro shows
24Contests
8Wins
19Top 3
All results
| Year | Contest | Division | Place | Won by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Colorado Pro Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #7 | Phil Heath |
| 1996 | Night of Champions | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #12 | Flex Wheeler |
| 1991 | WBF Grand Prix | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1990 | Grand Prix England | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Mohammed Benaziza |
| 1990 | Grand Prix Finland | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Mohammed Benaziza |
| 1990 | Grand Prix France | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Mohammed Benaziza |
| 1990 | Grand Prix Germany | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Mohammed Benaziza |
| 1990 | Grand Prix Italy | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Mohammed Benaziza |
| 1990 | Houston Pro Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | J J Marsh |
| 1990 | Ironman Pro Invitational | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Shawn Ray |
| 1989 | Arnold Classic | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Rich Gaspari |
| 1989 | Grand Prix France | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1989 | Grand Prix Germany | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Mike Christian |
| 1989 | Grand Prix Melbourne | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1989 | Grand Prix Spain | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Mike Christian |
| 1989 | Grand Prix Spain (2) | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Mike Christian |
| 1989 | Grand Prix Sweden | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1989 | World Pro Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Robby Robinson |
| 1988 | Chicago Pro Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Phil Williams |
| 1988 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #5 | Lee Haney |
| 1987 | Night of Champions | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1986 | Nationals | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1984 | USA Championships | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1983 | Florida Championships | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
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