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. Bach is also a former German individual foil champion as well as a team world champion, and former member of the German Olympic Sports ...

Aug 10, 2024 · PARIS (AP) — The Olympic movement will have a new leader next year. 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.”

Aug 10, 2024 · PARIS — Thomas Bach who led the International Olympic Committee through a decade of controversy, rising national tension and stunning sport, will step aside after his term ends in 2025.

Aug 10, 2024 · International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach says he intends to stand down after the end of his second term next year. The German lawyer, who has been in charge since 2013,...

Aug 11, 2024 · International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach will not seek to remain in the post after the end of his second term in 2025, he said on Saturday. Bach, a German lawyer in charge since 2013, surprised members at the end of their session in Paris.

Aug 10, 2024 · International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach says he intends to stand down after the end of his second term next year. The German lawyer, who has been in charge since 2013,...

Aug 10, 2024 · Today, the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, announced to the IOC Members at the closing of the 142nd IOC Session in Paris that he is not looking to have his term extended beyond the term limit stipulated by the Olympic Charter.

Aug 10, 2024 · Thomas Bach's tenure as Olympics leader has been controversial as took the IOC through doping scandals, controversy involving Chinese and Russian influence, and two Games held during Covid pandemic.

Aug 11, 2024 · International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach told a meeting of members on Saturday that he will not attempt to change the rules to stay in office, adding that the Olympics will be "best served with a change in leadership."

Aug 10, 2024 · Thomas Bach's tenure as Olympics leader has been controversial as took the IOC through doping scandals, controversy involving Chinese and Russian influence, and two Games held during Covid...