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 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 · 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 10, 2024 · Thomas Bach, a German lawyer and himself an Olympic gold medalist, revealed his decision at the end of the 142nd session of the International Olympic Committee.

Aug 10, 2024 · International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach will not seek to remain in the post after the end of his second term in 2025 despite calls from members to stay on, he said on Saturday.

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 11, 2024 · PARIS -- For nearly a year, the question of whether International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach would seek another term has hung over the movement. On Saturday, Bach settled it, announcing at the end of the IOC session that he would not continue on and would call for an election next year.