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Title: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: 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
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: FLEX N FREAK on March 17, 2006, 05:08:18 PM: im so fricken excited, I hope its true ;D
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: 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
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: tony b 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
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: alexxx on March 17, 2006, 05:21:05 PM: Gary could win the Olympia ;D
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: Stavios 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
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: tony b 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
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: hillbilly 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?
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: Hulkster 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!
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: 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

(http://www.getbig.com/pics/ironman/2006/misc/end11.jpg)
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: hillbilly 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

(http://www.getbig.com/pics/ironman/2006/misc/end11.jpg)

thats good he looks pretty healthy lets hope he stays that way!
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: 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... :-\
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: tony b 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.
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: 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?)
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: tony b 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
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: body88 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
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: Dan-O 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.
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: Stavios 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
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: tony b 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
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: njflex 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.
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: tony b 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
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: FLEX N FREAK 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 ;D
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: jaejonna on March 18, 2006, 07:13:32 AM: Is 2006 the year of the comeback ??
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: BroadStreetBruiser 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
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: buffbodz 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?
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: Shawn Ray on March 18, 2006, 09:28:44 AM: Welcome back Gary! ;D
Good luck & Train Hard!
Shawn
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: Bix on March 18, 2006, 10:08:52 AM: Quote from: Shawn Ray on March 18, 2006, 09:28:44 AM
Welcome back Gary! ;D
Good luck & Train Hard!
Shawn

I hope this is true but he's been talking about making a comeback for a few years now and nothings happened .
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: Prime on March 18, 2006, 10:14:47 AM: Quote from: buffbodz 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?
Guess a few people took him up on his invitation. Bet he wishes he haddnt opened his mouth now ;D
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: HERACLES on March 18, 2006, 12:56:23 PM: 295! That blows my mind, omg..
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: Matt on March 18, 2006, 01:00:45 PM: Gary was supposedly 300 in the pics that Jeff McFarland posted last year on GB (before the board hack).

Luckily, I stole them. ;D

http://forum.bodybuildingpro.com/showthread.php?t=1034

(http://forum.bodybuildingpro.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1307&stc=1)

(http://forum.bodybuildingpro.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1308&stc=1)

(http://forum.bodybuildingpro.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1309&stc=1)

(http://forum.bodybuildingpro.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1310&stc=1)

(http://forum.bodybuildingpro.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1311&stc=1)
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: 240 is Back on March 18, 2006, 01:03:38 PM: remember when gary responded to mcjeff's efforts?

not too kind...
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: Stavios on March 18, 2006, 01:20:51 PM: Quote from: 240 is Back on March 18, 2006, 01:03:38 PM
remember when gary responded to mcjeff's efforts?

not too kind...
what did he say ?

btw, even at 6.2 he doesn't look 300
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: LLES on March 18, 2006, 02:45:26 PM: GS has always been one of my favorite BB'ers. But, I don't care if he's 295 or 330, he's not going to win unless he's worked a miracle w/his back. I hope he has, I really do.
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: tommywishbone on March 18, 2006, 04:54:43 PM: I'm going to see Gary at the Mecca tonight. I'll ask him about the show & a few other things. I'll post the info... Tom
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: 240 is Back on March 18, 2006, 04:58:57 PM: Jeff kept posting Gary's pics, talking about a comeback, making like they were friends.

Gary went on the boards and distanced himself, saying he barely knew Jeff and had no clue what he was talking about with a comeback.

Weird moment.
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: G o a t b o y on March 18, 2006, 05:06:33 PM: Quote from: 240 is Back on March 18, 2006, 04:58:57 PM
Gary went on the boards and distanced himself, saying he barely knew Jeff and had no clue what he was talking about with a comeback.

Post a link.

I missed that.
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: ManBearPig... on March 18, 2006, 05:24:07 PM: i'll second it.

definitely awkward moment.
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on March 18, 2006, 05:48:49 PM: Gary is 6'0" maybe 6'1" at the most and in no way shape or form 300lbs in those pics , hes lucky if he is 250lbs
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: Stavios on March 18, 2006, 05:54:05 PM: Quote from: NarcissisticDeity on March 18, 2006, 05:48:49 PM
Gary is 6'0" maybe 6'1" at the most and in no way shape or form 300lbs in those pics , hes lucky if he is 250lbs

exactly what i was thinking.
250 max
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: hillbilly on March 18, 2006, 06:09:03 PM: he doesnt look that good
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: jwb on March 18, 2006, 06:36:05 PM: Gary is gonna get smoked if he makes it onstage.

He tried at the 96 NOC and didn't even make the cut (top 15)....
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: jwb on March 18, 2006, 06:43:22 PM: Quote from: Matt C on March 18, 2006, 06:40:56 PM
I believe this pic was taken around the time of Gary's 1996 showing with a reported body weight of 290...

(http://forum.bodybuildingpro.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1166&stc=1)
the beach and the stage are 2 very different arenas
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: bigdumbbell on March 19, 2006, 05:57:11 AM: Quote from: jwb on March 18, 2006, 06:43:22 PM
the beach and the stage are 2 very different arenas
nice rug
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: spotter on March 25, 2006, 11:31:37 AM: Quote from: bigdumbbell on March 19, 2006, 05:57:11 AM
nice rug
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: Bad Leroy Brown on March 25, 2006, 07:05:46 PM: I have been going to the Mecca for years and have seen many pros go through. This large guy always was training hard but always covered up. Just thought he was just another huge wanna be bodybuilder with no symmetry. Now he is wearing sleeveless shirts showing off his huge delts and arms. Readying himself to competition form. I have now found out that it was former pro Gary Strydom. I have seen him flex his abs when he thinks no one's watching. Damn he is shredded! Ready to step on stage today. I would say weighing 295 at his height is about right. I checked onto this site to see if it was true that he is competing again. If so, Colorado doesn't know whats comin!
Title: Re: Gary Strydom set for comeback in Colorado
Post by: Adam Empire on March 25, 2006, 10:26:24 PM: Quote from: Matt C on March 18, 2006, 06:40:56 PM
I believe this pic was taken around the time of Gary's 1996 showing with a reported body weight of 290...

(http://forum.bodybuildingpro.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1166&stc=1)

Has the stomach of Jay Gutler.