List of Presidents of the IOC since 1894...
The IOC (International Olympic Committee) is an international non-governmental international organization. The IOC headquarters are located in Lausanne, Switzerland. As of 2019, a total of 205 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) of the world are its members. There is a supreme authority in the Olympic Movement.
About International Olympic Committee (IOC): | |
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Established | 1894 |
Headquarters | Lausanne, Switzerland |
Type | Sports federation |
First President | Demetrius Vikelas |
Current President | Thomas Bach |
Members | 100 National Members, 33 Honorary Members, 1 Honored Member. |
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History of the International Olympic Committee (IOC):
The IOC was founded by Pierre de Coubertin on 23 June 1894. The Greek businessman Demetrius Vikeles became the first president of the IOC. He served in this position from 1894–1896. The IOC organizes the modern Olympic Games in the world. The Summer Olympic Games, Winter Olympic Games and Youth Olympic Games are organized by this committee every four years. The first Summer Olympics were organized by the IOC in 1896 in Athens, Greece and the first Winter Olympics in 1924 in Chamonix, France. Until 1992 both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games were held in the same year.
Honors given by the IOC:
In addition to Olympic medals for competitors in the Olympic Games, the IOC awards many other honors.
List of Presidents of the International Olympic Committee | |
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Demetrius Vikelas (Greece) | President from 1894 to 1896 |
Pierre de Coubertin (France) | President from 1896 to 1925 |
Henri de Baillet-Latour (Belgium) | President from 1925 to 1942 |
J. Sigfrid Edström (Sweden) | President from 1946 to 1952 |
Avery Brundage (USA) | President from 1952 to 1972 |
Lord Killanin (Ireland) | President from 1972 to 1980 |
Juan Antonio Samaranch (Spain) | President from 1980 to 2001 |
Jacques Rogge (Belgium) | President from 2001 to 2013 |
Thomas Bach (Germany) | President from 2013 |
Functions and Role of International Olympic Committee:
FAQ
The first president of the IOC was Pierre de Coubertin.
The IOC President is elected in session by IOC members by secret ballot. May be renewed for four years.
The headquarter of the IOC is located in Lausanne, Switzerland.
The current president of the IOC is Thomas Bach.
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