The American Federation of Women Bodybuilders was formed in 1980, started by Susan Fry, Kim Cassidy and Doris Barrilleaux. Ben Weider had asked them to start up a national organization for women bodybuilders, to provide a place where amateur women bodybuilders can be in a group.
The American Federation of Women Bodybuilders was established in 1980, initiated by Susan Fry, Kim Cassidy, and Doris Barrilleaux. Ben Weider requested them to establish a national organization for women bodybuilders, aiming to provide a platform where amateur female bodybuilders could connect.