Bodybuilding in France dates to 1847. The country has a national federation that is a member of the European Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation and the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness.
| Bodybuilding in France | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| National team(s) | France |
History
editThe tradition of muscle building in France in 1847 with the opening of Gymnase Triat.[1] Monique Berlioux was an early supporter of the IFBB in France.[2]
Governance
editFrance has an organization that is a member of the European Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation.[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
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- ^ 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.
- ^ Joe Weider; Ben Weider (2006). Brothers of Iron. Sports Publishing LLC. ISBN 978-1-59670-124-3.
- ^ "European Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation National Members". European Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation. 2012. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
- ^ "International Federation Of Bodybuilding And Fitness". European Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation. 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014.