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Johannes Sigfrid Edström (11 November 1870 – 18 March 1964) was a Swedish industrialist, chairman of the Sweden-America Foundation, and 4th President of the International Olympic Committee.
Johannes Sigfrid Edström had a relatively short but important reign as the fourth President of the IOC. For the Olympic Games 1912, Edström was Director and Vice-President of the Organising Committee and a member of the stadium building committee.
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Jun 12, 2024 · Overview. J. Sigfrid Edström. (1870—1964) Quick Reference. (1870–1964) A Swedish engineer, industrialist, and sport administrator who became the fourth president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). As a student in Gothenburg, Edström was a sprinter.
Johannes Sigfrid Edström (November 11, 1870 – March 18, 1964) was a Swedish industrialist. He was chairman of the Sweden-America Foundation and 4th President of the International Olympic Committee .
Sigfrid Edström (SWE) * 21.11.1870 † 18.03.1964 IOC-Member: 1921 - 1952. J. Sigfrid Edström, born on November 21, 1870, is one of the best known personalities in the world of sport. While a student at Gothenburg, Mr. Edström practiced athletics and was a very good runner.
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Biographical information. Biography. Johannes Sigfrid Edström was born on 21 November 1870, in Morlanda, about 40 miles (65 km.) north of Göteborg, Sweden. He had a relatively short but important reign as the 4th President of the IOC.
