Ben Weider
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| Ben Weider | |
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| Born | February 1, 1924 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
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| Other names | The President |
| Occupation | President of the IFBB |
| Height | 5 ft. 11 in. |
| Weight | 160 lb. |
| Known for | Co-creating the IFBB |
| Relatives | Joe Weider (brother) |
| Website www.weider.com |
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Benjamin "Ben" Weider (born February 1, 1924 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada) is the co-founder of the International Federation of BodyBuilders (IFBB) along with brother Joe Weider. He is a Jewish businessman from Montreal well-known in two areas: Bodybuilding and Napoleonic history.
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- In Bodybuilding he founded and runs a physical fitness and sporting goods company bearing his name. He was IFBB president until October 29th 2006, when he announced his retirement. He has since donated a gym to the Israeli Knesset. In 2008, he was awarded the lifetime achievement award at the Arnold Classic 2008.
- In Napoleonic circles Weider is known as a forceful advocate of the theory that Napoleon was assassinated by a member of his entourage during his exile in Saint Helena. He co-authored a book, The Murder Of Napoleon, with Sten Forshufvud about this. Weider also founded the International Napoleonic Society, of which he is the President, and has written numerous articles for this organization.[1]
In 1975 he was made a Member of the Order of Canada and was promoted to Officer in 2006.[1] In 2000, he was made a Knight of the National Order of Quebec. On October 12, 2000, he received the French Legion of Honor.
In October 2006 Ben Weider unexpectedly retired as president of the IFBB.
From 1998 to 2005, Ben Weider was Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of the 62nd (Shawinigan) Field Artillery Regiment, RCA. In 2005, he was promoted to be the Honorary Colonel of that military unit.
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[edit] External links
- Brothers of Iron: How the Weider Brothers Created the Fitness Movement and Built a Business Empire by Joe Weider and Ben Weider, with Mike Steere, published by Sports Publishing L.L.C., 2006
- Order of Canada Citation
- Pillar of Achievement mention in the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.
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| Preceded by Antonio Lamer |
Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of the 62nd (Shawinigan) Field Artillery Regiment, RCA 1998 – 2005 |
Succeeded by Jacques Duchesneau |
| Preceded by Gérard Dufresne |
Honorary Colonel of the 62nd (Shawinigan) Field Artillery Regiment, RCA 2005 – Current |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
