The Past Presidents of the IAAF

Past Presidents

Since the IAAF was founded in 1912 only four Presidents have been elected by Congress

J Sigfried Edström (Sweden)
in office between 1912 and 1946
Lord Burghley (Great Britain) in office between 1946 and 1976
Adriaan Paulen (Netherlands) in office between 1976 and 1981
Primo Nebiolo (Italy)
in office between 1981-1999
Dr Primo Nebiolo 14 Jul 1923 - 7 Nov 1999