should be judged in competition and if they should be using the masculine ideal. In 1979, the Hawaiian Islands Body Building Championships were held for the first time, and assisted in renewing interest in the sport in Hawaii. During the 1980s, the sport underwent a number of changes in the United States and internationally as it sought to appear more of a sport. This included changing the names of several competitions held in the United States. In 1982, Chris Dickerson became the first African American to win the Mr. America contest. In 1990, the Hawaiian Islands Body Building Championships included a women's competition for the first time. The 1992 edition of the Ms. Olympia contest was held in Chicago, Illinois with 20 competitors, including at least one from the United States. Governance The United States has a national organization: the NPC that is recognized by the IFBB Pro League as the national federation, representing the country's bodybuilding community. Pictures References