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Joe Weider

Canadian bodybuilder and businessman (1919–2013)

  • Fame54.3
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia12.2K
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Lived 1919–2013, aged 94Canada
CanadaCanadaFoundersFounder
  • Wikipedia
    24 languages
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  • Era
    1919–2013
    Aged 94
  • Known for
    Pumping Iron
    1977
Summary
Updated 2026-08-18

Josef Weider was a Canadian publisher and entrepreneur who co-founded the International Federation of BodyBuilders (IFBB) alongside his brother Ben Weider. He was also the creator of Mr. Olympia, Ms. Olympia, and the Masters Olympia bodybuilding contests. He was the publisher of various bodybuilding and fitness-related magazines, most notably Muscle & Fitness, Flex, Men's Fitness, and Shape, and the manufacturer of a line of fitness equipment and fitness supplements. In 2014, he was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame.

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54.3
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Historical21.0
Source confidence70.0
Completeness80.0
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