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Thomas Bach, German fencer, lawyer and sports administrator; 9th President of the International Olympic Committee
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President of the IOC from 2013 to 2025
Thomas Bach is a German lawyer, former foil fencer, and Olympic gold medalist. He served as the ninth president of the International Olympic Committee from 2013 to 2025. He was the first ever Olympic champion to be elected to that position. Since 2025, he has served as Honorary…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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