Mr. Olympia bodybuilding competition Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Mr-Olympia Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Mr-Olympia Written by Meg Matthias Meg Matthias is Senior Video Producer at Encyclopædia Britannica. Meg Matthias Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jul 2, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Mr. Olympia, annual bodybuilding competition sanctioned by the International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (formerly the International Federation of BodyBuilders). It was first held in 1965 in Brooklyn, New York, but it has grown into a global contest hosted by cities around the world and featuring athletes from many countries. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who won the competition seven times between 1970 and 1980, is the best-known Mr. Olympia, though other bodybuilders have since surpassed his record. Brothers Joe and Ben Weider founded the International Federation of BodyBuilders (IFBB) in Montreal in 1946, when the sport of bodybuilding was experiencing a postwar boom. ...(100 of 901 words)

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