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.

Gary Strydom
Bodybuilder
Personal info
Born1960
Durban, South Africa
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm) [1]
Weight283 lb (128 kg) (Contest)[1]
305 lb (138 kg) (Off-Season)[1]
Professional career
Pro-debut
  • 1987 IFBB Night of Champions
  • 1987
Best win
  • 1987 IFBB Night of Champions
  • 1983-1992

Gary Strydom is also known for his line of bodybuilding clothing called Crazee Wear. He started the brand in 1989 and it was known for its baggy colorful pants.[2][3][4]

Stats

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  • Height: 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)[1]
  • Off Season Weight: 305 pounds (138 kg)[1]
  • Competition Weight: 283 pounds (128 kg)[1]
  • Upper Arm Size: 22 in (56 cm)[1]
  • Chest Size: 61 in (150 cm)[1]
  • Thigh Size: 29 in (74 cm)[1]
  • Waist Size: 32 in (81 cm)[1]
  • Calf Size: 19 in (48 cm)[1]
  • Neck Size: 19.5 in (50 cm)[1]

Contest history

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  • 1983 NPC Florida Championships, Junior - Heavyweight, 1st and Overall
  • 1984 NPC USA Championships, HeavyWeight, 1st
  • 1986 NPC Nationals, HeavyWeight, 1st and Overall
  • 1987 IFBB Night of Champions, Winner
  • 1988 Chicago Pro Invitational, 2nd
  • 1988 Mr. Olympia, 5th
  • 1989 Arnold Classic, 3rd
  • 1989 Grand Prix France, 1st
  • 1989 Grand Prix Germany, 2nd
  • 1989 Grand Prix Melbourne, 1st
  • 1989 Grand Prix Spain (2), 2nd
  • 1989 Grand Prix Spain, 2nd
  • 1989 Grand Prix Sweden, 1st
  • 1989 World Pro Championships, 2nd
  • 1990 Grand Prix England, 2nd
  • 1990 Grand Prix Finland, 3rd
  • 1990 Grand Prix France, 2nd
  • 1990 Grand Prix Germany, 4th
  • 1990 Grand Prix Italy, 3rd
  • 1990 Houston Pro Invitational, 2nd
  • 1990 Ironman Pro Invitational, 4th
  • 1991 Night of the Champions
  • 1991 WBF Championships, 1st
  • 1992 WBF Championships, 1st
  • 1996 Night of Champions, 12th
  • 2006 Colorado Pro Championships, 7th

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Gary Strydom". bodybuildingpro.com. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  2. ^ Strydon, Gary (13 February 2022). "Linkedin Profile". Linkedin.
  3. ^ "The Return Of Gary Strydom!". Bodybuilding.com. 23 April 2006. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
  4. ^ IFBB Pro Gary Strydom at FIBO!, retrieved 13 February 2023
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