Professional bodybuilder, author, entrepreneur, and philosopher. He published numerous fitness-themed books, including Heavy Duty Nutrition and High-Intensity Training the Mike Mentzer Way.
He began his bodybuilding career after winning the Mr. Universe title in 1978.
He was a follower of author Ayn Rand’s philosophy of Objectivism: he believed that mind and body are one and the same.
He was the brother of fellow bodybuilder Ray Mentzer. A native of Germantown, Pennsylvania, he died of heart failure in Rolling Hills, California at the age of forty-nine.
He was defeated by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1980 Mr. Olympia bodybuilding competition.
Mike Mentzer Age
How old is Mike Mentzer? He was born in 1951, he was 73 years old at the time of his death.
Mike Mentzer Height & Weight
How tall was Mike Mentzer? He stood 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) tall.
What is Mike Mentzer's weight? He weighs 225 lbs (102 kg).
Mike Mentzer Wiki
| Famous as | Bodybuilder |
|---|---|
| Age | 73 years old |
| Birthday | November 15, 1951 |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Date of Death | June 10, 2001 |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Height | approx. 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Weight | approx. 225 lbs (102 kg) |
| Net Worth | N/A |