Thomas Bach, a lawyer and former fencing gold medallist, has been elected president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), succeeding Jacques Rogge in world sport’s most powerful position.
The 59-year-old, a long time favourite for the job, was officially unveiled at a ceremony in Beunos Aires on Tuesday afternoon.
Thomas Bach, a lawyer and former fencing gold medallist, has been elected president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), succeeding Jacques Rogge in world sport’s most powerful position.
The 59-year-old, a long time favourite for the job, was officially unveiled at a ceremony in Beunos Aires on Tuesday afternoon.
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