The Past Presidents of the IAAF
Past Presidents
Since the IAAF was founded in 1912 only four Presidents have been elected by Congress
Since the IAAF was founded in 1912 only four Presidents have been elected by Congress
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J Sigfried Edström (Sweden) in office between 1912 and 1946 |
| Lord Burghley (Great Britain) in office between 1946 and 1976 | ![]() |
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Adriaan Paulen (Netherlands) in office between 1976 and 1981 |
| Primo Nebiolo (Italy) in office between 1981-1999 |
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