The World Amateur Bodybuilding Championships (formerly IFBB Mr. Universe) is a male Bodybuilding Contest organised by the International Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness(IFBB) since1959.
The name was changed in 1976 to avoid confusion with the National Amateur Bodybuilders Association (NABBA )Mr Universe.
From 1959-1969 there was just one category of competition - open.
In 1970 the competition was split into three height classes: Short (under 5'5"), Medium (under 5'8"), and Tall (5'8") with an overall winner also decided.
In 1976 they were abandoned in favour of weight classes -
- Bantam weight Up to & Incl. 65 kg (143 lbs)
- Light weight Up to & Incl. 70 kg (154 lbs)
- Welter weight Up to & Incl. 75 kg (165 lbs)
- Light-Middle weight Up to & Incl. 80 kg (176 lbs)
- Middle weight Up to & Incl. 85 kg (187 lbs)
- Light-Heavy weight Up to & Incl. 90 kg (198 lbs)
- Heavy weight Up to & Incl. 100 kg (220 lbs)
- Super-Heavy weight Over 100 kg (220+ lbs)
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