Bach overwhelmed as he is elected IOC president

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 22:20

Thomas Bach achieved a long-held dream on Tuesday as he was elected to the most powerful position in sport, president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), here.

Thomas Bach elected IOC president, succeeding Jacques Rogge

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 22:07

Thomas Bach has been elected as the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President and succeeding Jacques Rogge.

IOC members gear up to elect new president

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 11:15

Six men will wake up on Tuesday with hopes of ending the day as the most powerful man in sport by being elected International Olympic Committee (IOC) President and succeeding Jacques Rogge.

Bach waits in the wings as Rogge reign nears end

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 19:30

The six candidates bidding to be elected to the most powerful position in sport as president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) girded their loins for one final day of campaigning on Monday in Buenos Aires.

Major decisions set for IOC Session in Buenos Aires

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 13:27

September promises to be an important month in the history of the Olympic Movement, with three key decisions scheduled to be made during the 125th IOC Session in Buenos Aires, Argentina, over the next few days.

Olympics: IOC top job up for grabs as VP Bach eyes win

Last Updated: Saturday, August 31, 2013, 10:15

The departure of International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge after 12 years with his sure hand on the tiller marks the end of an era for the global sports organisation, and sees six candidates vying to replace him on September 10.