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Thomas Bach (born 29 December 1953) is a German lawyer, former foil fencer, and Olympic gold medalist.He has served as the ninth president of the International Olympic Committee since 2013, the first ever Olympic champion to be elected to that position.
Thomas Bach was elected President of the IOC on 10 September 2013, as the successor to Jacques Rogge, at the 125th IOC Session in Buenos Aires. He made his first appearance at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia's Sochi and was one of the IOC presidents to take part in other sporting events being held.
IOC president Thomas Bach told a meeting of members Saturday that he will not change the rules to stay in office and that the Olympics will be “best served with a change in leadership.” Bach ...
FILE - IOC President Thomas Bach addresses the audience during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony at the Stade de France, Aug. 11, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
IOC President Thomas Bach attends the ceremony 'One Year To Go' for the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, at the Strehler Theatre, in Milan, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025.
Thomas Bach, who is term-limited as President of the International Olympic Committee, will conclude his tenure as President at this session. Bach was elected President at the 125th IOC Session in Buenos Aires in 2013. [6] [7] The tenth IOC President will be elected at this session.
IOC president Thomas Bach says he will leave office next year and Olympics is “best served with a change in leadership” Travis Scott is released from police custody after arrest over a Paris hotel altercation; Paris Olympics embrace accessibility technology for visually impaired fans
The winner will replace Thomas Bach, a German lawyer who steps down in June on reaching the maximum 12 years in office. The IOC needs a new president after 12 years so what is the job and who are ...