Thomas Bach

President of the IOC from 2013 to 2025 His ExcellencyThomas BachOLYBach in 20249th President of the International Olympic CommitteeIn office10 September 2013 – 23 June 2025Preceded byJacques RoggeSucceeded byKirsty CoventryHonorary President of the International Olympic CommitteeIncumbentAssumed office 23 June 2025PresidentKirsty CoventryPreceded byVacant, last held by Jacques Rogge (2021) Personal detailsBorn (1953-12-29) 29 December 1953 (age 72)Würzburg, Bavaria, West GermanyEducationUniversity of Würzburg (Dr. iur. utr.)ProfessionLawyerSignatureSports careerHeight171 cm (5 ft 7 in)Weight65 kg (143 lb)SportFencingClubTauberbischofsheim Fencing Club Medal record Representing West Germany Summer Olympic Games 1976 Montréal Foil, team World Championships 1977 Buenos Aires Foil, team 1973 Gothenburg Foil, team 1979 Melbourne Foil, team Thomas Bach (born 29 December 1953) is a German lawyer, sports administrator, and former foil fencer. He served as the ninth president of the International Olympic Committee, from 2013 to 2025. He was the first Olympic champion to be elected to that position, having won gold in the 1976 men's team foil. Since 2025, he has served as Honorary Presi