An honorary member of the IOC since 2016, Lambis Nikolaou has died at the age of 89. The Greek was President of the Hellenic Olympic Committee (1985-1992 then 1997-2004), IOC Vice President (2005-2009), member of the executive board of the European Olympic Committees (1989-1993 then 1997-2009) and was the vice-president of the Athens 2004 Games Organizing Committee.
The IOC is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of IOC Honorary Member Lambis V. Nikolaou at the age of 89.
- IOC MEDIA (@iocmedia) October 27, 2025
A lifelong servant of the Olympic Movement, his legacy will be remembered in Greece and beyond.
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« Lambis Nikolaou lived in the purest Olympic spirit and instilled it in everything he did. His long and remarkable contribution to sport has left a lasting legacy. The wealth of his knowledge and the depth of his attachment to the Olympic ideal we will sorely miss them " reacted IOC President Kirsty Coventry. As a mark of respect, The Olympic flag will be flown at half-mast for three days at the Olympic House in Lausanne.
