In sports he founded and runs a physical fitness and sporting goods company bearing his name. He is co-founder (with his brother Joe Weider) of the International Federation of BodyBuilders (IFBB) and was president until October 29th 2006, when he announced his retirement.
In Napoleonic circles he 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.
BenWeider (born February 1, 1924) is a Canadian businessman from Montreal well-known in two areas, sports and Napoleonic history.
He is co-founder (with his brother Joe Weider) of the International Federation of BodyBuilders (IFBB) and is the current president.
In Napoleonic circles he 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.
Joe Weider (born November 29, 1922 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada) is the co-founder of the International Federation of BodyBuilders (IFBB) and creator of the Mr.
Weider's holistic approach-- mental and psychological as well as physical-- was developed over years of study on the human physique; he claims not to be an innovator, but a synthesizer of successful elements from many sources.
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