Thomas Bach ranks with IOC presidential greats Samaranch and de Coubertin: experts
His successor will face innumerable challenges and crises, just as the 71-year-old has done in his 12-year reign. Read more ...
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Samaranch unruffled by China links on eve of IOC presidential vote
Juan Antonio Samaranch Junior dismissed suggestions on Wednesday that it was unfair two Chinese members who sit on a ...
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Heavyweight seven eye finish line in race to succeed Olympics chief Bach
The race to succeed Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee is nearing the finish with Juan Antonio ...
On eve of Olympic election, IOC presidential candidate Samaranch plays down emerging favorite status
IOC presidential candidate Juan Antonio Samaranch has played down his possible status as favorite on the eve of voting ...
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Race to become Olympics supremo on a knife edge
The race to succeed Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee reaches a climax on Thursday with Juan ...
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Race for the IOC Presidency: Who Will Lead the Future of the Olympics?
The election for the next International Olympic Committee president sees Juan Antonio Samaranch, Sebastian Coe, and Kirsty Coventry as leading contenders. Coventry, a potential first female and first ...
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On eve of Olympic election, IOC presidential candidate Samaranch plays down emerging favorite status
COSTA NAVARINO, Greece (AP) — With perception growing he can become the next IOC president Thursday, Juan Antonio Samaranch ... seen as outgoing president Thomas Bach’s preferred choice ...