Chronicle of Olympic Leadership: A History of IOC Presidents

This list details the presidents of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) since its inception in 1894, highlighting their tenure and nationality. Thomas Bach from Germany currently serves as the president, with a lineage of leaders from various countries including Belgium, Spain, Ireland, and the United States.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been guided by a diverse group of presidents since its founding in 1894. Current president, Thomas Bach from Germany, has led the committee since 2013.

Before Bach, Belgian Jacques Rogge held the position from 2001 to 2013. Notable past leaders include Spain's Juan Antonio Samaranch (1980-2001) and Irish Michael Morris (1972-1980).

The legacy of IOC leadership also includes American Avery Brundage (1952-1972), Swedish Sigfrid Edstrom (1942-1952), Belgian Henri de Baillet-Latour (1925-1942), French Pierre de Coubertin (1896-1925), and Greek Demetrius Vikelas (1894-1896).