Bodybuilding in France

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Bodybuilding in France
CountryFrance
National team(s)

Bodybuilding in France dates to 1847. The country has a national federation that is a member of the and the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness.

History[]

The tradition of muscle building in France in 1847 with the opening of .[1] Monique Berlioux was an early supporter of the IFBB in France.[2]

Governance[]

France has an organization that is a member of the .[3] The country has a national organization that is a recognized by the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness as a national federation, representing the country's bodybuilding community.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ David L. Chapman (1994). Sandow the Magnificent: Eugen Sandow and the Beginnings of Bodybuilding. University of Illinois Press. p. 3. ISBN 978-0-252-02033-9.
  2. ^ Joe Weider; Ben Weider (2006). Brothers of Iron. Sports Publishing LLC. ISBN 978-1-59670-124-3.
  3. ^ "European Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation National Members". European Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation. 2012. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  4. ^ "International Federation Of Bodybuilding And Fitness". European Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation. 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
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