Author Topic: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado (Read 13033 times)

tony b · « **on:** March 17, 2006, 04:57:36 PM »

As posted by Lonnie Teper...
http://www.graphicmuscle.com/vbp/forums/showthread.php?t=206

Just got off the phone with Gary Strydom; he's 47 years old, 295 pounds and says he's going to return to the stage at Shawn Ray's Colorado Pro on May 13. I think it's great to see Strydom compete again, he's a large man with nice lines, tight belly, and was always in great condition.

I had Gary and Shawn on the phone at the same time, and naturally Shawn is happy about the news. Question is, how does Darrem Charles, Phil Heath, Vince Taylor and the rest of the guys feel about Big Gary's return

FLEX N FREAK · « **Reply #1 on:** March 17, 2006, 05:08:18 PM »

im so fricken excited, I hope its true

Stavios · « **Reply #2 on:** March 17, 2006, 05:12:55 PM »

Lonnie Teper seems like a good source.

However if it is true, I would like to see a recent pic of gary.

If he really is 295, he must be Huge

tony b · « **Reply #3 on:** March 17, 2006, 05:16:32 PM »

Quote from: Stavios on March 17, 2006, 05:12:55 PM

Lonnie Teper seems like a good source.

However if it is true, I would like to see a recent pic of gary.

If he really is 295, he must be Huge

You would definetly say Lonnie Teper is a good source. If he is indeed 295, I hope we dont have an instance of a Don Youngblood, being at such a big weight at older age. Strydom was awesome in his day

alexxx · « **Reply #4 on:** March 17, 2006, 05:21:05 PM »

Gary could win the Olympia

Stavios · « **Reply #5 on:** March 17, 2006, 05:23:38 PM »

Quote from: tony b on March 17, 2006, 05:16:32 PM

You would definetly say Lonnie Teper is a good source. If he is indeed 295, I hope we dont have an instance of a Don Youngblood, being at such a big weight at older age. Strydom was awesome in his day

Didn't he compete at 260 ?

He could easily weight 295 off season if he is in his old competition size

tony b · « **Reply #6 on:** March 17, 2006, 05:51:24 PM »

Quote from: Stavios on March 17, 2006, 05:23:38 PM

Didn't he compete at 260 ?

He could easily weight 295 off season if he is in his old competition size

Yeah I do recall him competing at 260 at 1990 Olympia. Maybe someone else can confirm this.

But he hasnt competed for 10 years, with his last comp in 1996. And im sure for a large time there he supposedly shrunk right down

hillbilly · « **Reply #7 on:** March 17, 2006, 05:56:06 PM »

Wow strydom! that guy is amazing that wud be way cool to see how he looks!

How old is he now?

Hulkster · « **Reply #8 on:** March 17, 2006, 05:59:12 PM »

Quote from: bigdumbbell on March 17, 2006, 05:18:21 PM

i bet he's got a fabulous wig for the event

lol - that was my first thought also!

Ron · « **Reply #9 on:** March 17, 2006, 06:04:20 PM »

Yes - Shawn was speaking about Gary, and it looks like he will compete.

Here is Gary at the 2006 Ironman Pro show. With Elsa ... LT's girl

hillbilly · « **Reply #10 on:** March 17, 2006, 06:05:34 PM »

Quote from: Ron on March 17, 2006, 06:04:20 PM

Yes - Shawn was speaking about Gary, and it looks like he will compete.

Here is Gary at the 2006 Ironman Pro show. With Elsa ... LT's girl

thats good he looks pretty healthy lets hope he stays that way!

Stavios · « **Reply #11 on:** March 17, 2006, 06:46:40 PM »

mmmm no offence to gary but he doesn't look 295 there.

he doesn't even look 240 if you ask me... $:-\$

tony b · « **Reply #12 on:** March 17, 2006, 07:17:00 PM »

Quote from: On_Swole on March 17, 2006, 06:20:23 PM

I can confirm that he didn't compete at the 1990 Olympia. He was low around 260 at the '91 WBF.

Yes sorry you are correct.

michael arvilla · « **Reply #13 on:** March 17, 2006, 07:23:20 PM »

MAN ............that's awesome news!

Gary Strydom at 47 ......Vince Taylor at 50............
looking as good as/and or better than there prime

(they sell there soul to the Devil?)

tony b · « **Reply #14 on:** March 17, 2006, 07:24:02 PM »

Quote from: michael arvilla on March 17, 2006, 07:23:20 PM

MAN ............that's awesome news!

Gary Strydom at 47 ......Vince Taylor at 50............
looking as good as/and or better than there prime

(they sell there soul to the Devil?)

ont forget Benafatto also. My money on Milos Sarcev next to make his comeback

body88 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 17, 2006, 07:28:35 PM »

Quote from: On_Swole on March 17, 2006, 06:20:23 PM

I can confirm that he didn't compete at the 1990 Olympia. He was low around 260 at the '91 WBF.

He has prob a 3XL jacket on

isn't facing the camera straight on

isn't a fat bloated mess

and is really tall

You really have no clue do you

Dan-O · « **Reply #16 on:** March 17, 2006, 07:28:54 PM »

Quote from: Stavios on March 17, 2006, 06:46:40 PM

mmmm no offence to gary but he doesn't look 295 there.

he doesn't even look 240 if you ask me... $:-\$

Gary's 6'1" or 6'2", is the thing. So he's taller than the average bodybuilder and maybe you didn't factor that in.

Stavios · « **Reply #17 on:** March 17, 2006, 07:31:21 PM »

Quote from: tony b on March 17, 2006, 07:24:02 PM

ont forget Benafatto also. My money on Milos Sarcev next to make his comeback

Milos already said he want to do a comeback and if it was another promoter who was doing the masters, maybe he would enter it

Dan-O: I didn't know he was that tall but I still don't think he looks 295

tony b · « **Reply #18 on:** March 17, 2006, 08:12:26 PM »

Quote from: Dan-O on March 17, 2006, 07:28:54 PM

Gary's 6'1" or 6'2", is the thing. So he's taller than the average bodybuilder and maybe you didn't factor that in.

Well even though bodybuilders exaggerate there weight, it would be feasable that he would be 280+ when he competed at 260, and he is 6'1 im pretty sure

njflex · « **Reply #19 on:** March 17, 2006, 08:35:23 PM »

88 olympia strydom way over dieted under 230 ,looked small but shredded from front and we know how he looked when he turned around.

tony b · « **Reply #20 on:** March 17, 2006, 09:18:51 PM »

Quote from: onlyme on March 17, 2006, 07:26:24 PM

Maybe all the 45+ year olds will come out and play now that all the other competitors have dropped out. I can see Shawn entering his own contest.

Bring back Levrone as well

FLEX N FREAK · « **Reply #21 on:** March 17, 2006, 10:02:04 PM »

I really dont think Gary competed in 96. I think 91 was his last show. Can anyone confirm this.

Ive got to be the biggest Gary Strydom fan there is

jaejonna · « **Reply #22 on:** March 18, 2006, 07:13:32 AM »

Is 2006 the year of the comeback ??

BroadStreetBruiser · « **Reply #23 on:** March 18, 2006, 07:17:09 AM »

Quote from: jaejonna on March 18, 2006, 07:13:32 AM

Is 2006 the year of the comeback ??

this sounds stupid but I remember in Philly back in like 93 every old head graffiti writer came back out and killed everything to inspire all of use to what it was like and what it could still be. Maybe this is similar

buffbodz · « **Reply #24 on:** March 18, 2006, 08:46:56 AM »

Looks like Chick's placing is getting lower and lower with each new competitor mentioned. Any takers on his wager?

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