Thomas Bach

Thomas Bach, OLY (born 29 December 1953) is a German lawyer and former Olympic fencer. Bach was the ninth President of the International Olympic Committee from 2013 until 2025.

His Excellency Thomas Bach OLY[1]
Bach in 2024
9th President of the International Olympic Committee
In office 10 September 2013 – 23 June 2025
Preceded by	Jacques Rogge
Succeeded by	Kirsty Coventry
Honorary President of the International Olympic Committee
Incumbent
Assumed office 23 June 2025
President	Kirsty Coventry
Personal details
Born	(1953-12-29) 29 December 1953 (age 71) Würzburg, Bavaria, West Germany
Alma mater	University of Würzburg (Dr. iur. utr.)
Profession	Lawyer
Signature
Sports career
Personal information
Height	171 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight	65 kg (143 lb)
Sport	Fencing
Club	Tauberbischofsheim Fencing Club[2]
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