Presidents
| President | Office | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Demetrius Vikelas Demetrius Vikelas | 1894–1896 | Greece |
| Pierre de Coubertin Baron Pierre de Coubertin | 1896–1925 | France |
| Henri de Baillet-Latour Count Henri de Baillet-Latour | 1925–1942 | Belgium |
| Sigfrid Edström Johannes Sigfrid Edström | 1942–1952 | Sweden |
| Avery Brundage Avery Brundage | 1952–1972 | United States |
| Michael Morris Baron Killanin Michael Morris | 1972–1980 | Ireland |
| Juan Antonio Samaranch Marqués Juan Antonio Samaranch | 1980–2001 | Spain |
| Jacques Rogge Count Jacques Rogge | 2001–present | Belgium |
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