About IFBB
The federation, its leadership, constitution and history.
80 years of world bodybuilding & fitness
From the Weider brothers in 1946 to a federation that organizes more than 4,000 competitions every year, from children fitness to master bodybuilding champions.
1946Founded
4,000+Competitions each year
1986Doping control since
18Sport disciplines
The IFBB story
From ifbb.com- 1936
Joe Weider starts training champions
“Trainer of Champions since 1936”
- 1946
The IFBB is founded
Ben and Joe Weider form the federation, starting with Canada and the USA.
- 1986
Doping control begins
The IFBB has performed doping control since 1986 and is a signatory to the WADA Code.
- 2016
Games Classic Bodybuilding
A new division for less muscular men, with lower bodyweight limits.
- 2020
Fit-Pairs
The latest IFBB division, for Women's Bikini and Men's Physique athletes competing as a couple.
Everything about the IFBB
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