Sigfrid Edström

Businessman and IOC President

Sigfrid Edström - Businessman and IOC President
Born

1870
155 years ago

Died

March 18th, 1964
61 years ago — 94 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Sweden

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Served as the fourth President of the International Olympic Committee from 1942 to 1950. Played a significant role in the revival of the Olympic Games after World War II. Led the organization in efforts to modernize the Games and expand its global reach. Actively promoted the values of sportsmanship and international cooperation through athletics.

Served as President of the IOC

Contributed to the post-war revival of the Olympic Games

Promoted sports as a means of international diplomacy

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