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Benjamin Weider, OC CQ CD (1 February 1923 – 17 October 2008) was a Canadian soldier, author, historian ( Napoleonic history), fitness proponent, benefactor of the arts, and entrepreneur. [1] . He co-founded the International Federation of BodyBuilders (IFBB) alongside his brother Joe Weider.
Benjamin "Ben" Weider, (February 1, 1923 – October 17, 2008) was the co-founder of the International Federation of BodyBuilding & Fitness (IFBB) along with brother Joe Weider. He was a Canadian businessman from Montreal, well known in two areas: Bodybuilding and Napoleonic history.
Oct 18, 2008 · Ben Weider, the Canadian who helped turn bodybuilding into a worldwide sport and who was instrumental in launching Arnold Schwarzenegger's career in the United States, has died. He was 85.
Oct 21, 2008 · Ben Weider, who with his brother Joe brought bodybuilding into the international spotlight by organizing professional competitions like Mr. Olympia and by grooming stars like Arnold...
Oct 18, 2008 · Bodybuilding pioneer Ben Weider has died in a Montreal hospital at the age of 85. Weider and his older brother Joe founded the International Federation of Body Building in 1940, and spent six decades promoting the sport once "reviled" as a "fringe activity," according to a statement by Weider Health and Fitness.
Oct 22, 2008 · Ben Weider was a Montreal-born entrepreneur who founded the International Federation of BodyBuilders and became a renowned expert on Napoleon Bonaparte. He died in 2008 and was honoured by the Legion of Honour and the Order of Canada.
Oct 19, 2008 · Ben Weider, a Canadian who helped turn bodybuilding into a worldwide sport and who was instrumental in launching Arnold Schwarzenegger’s athletic career in the United States, has died. He was 85.
