Since the creation of the IOC in 1894, there have been nine presidents. The president is elected by the Session in a secret ballot among the IOC Members.

Sigfrid Edström (Sweden), President from 1946 to 1952. Avery Brundage (USA), President from 1952 to 1972. Lord Killanin (Ireland), President from 1972 to 1980.

Johannes Sigfrid Edström (11 November 1870 – 18 March 1964) was a Swedish industrialist, chairman of the Sweden-America Foundation, and 4th President of the ... Early life · President of the IOC · References

There was no provision in the Olympic Charter for presidential succession, so as Vice-President, Sigfrid Edström took over as de facto IOC President. Edström's ...

J. Sigfrid Edström, born on November 21, 1870, is one of the best known personalities in the world of sport. While a student at Gothenburg, Mr. Edström ...

A Swedish engineer, industrialist, and sport administrator who became the fourth president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). ... 1948; as vice ...

At the age of 82, Edström retired as IOC President in 1952. The same year, he was appointed IOC Honorary President by acclamation.

De Facto President, 1916—1919, Godefroy, Baron de Blonay · SUI. Executive Board ... 1948—1955, Clarence, Greve von Rosen · SWE, 30. Honorary, 1948—1955, Ernst ...

The president of the International Olympic Committee is held by Thomas Bach, while the president of the International Paralympic Committee is held by Sir ...