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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) was founded by
A
Thomas Bach
B
Demetrios Vikelas
C
Pierre de Coubertin
D
Juan Antonio Samaranch
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The IOC was created by Pierre de Coubertin, on 23 June 1894 with Demetrios Vikelas as its first president. As of February 2022, its membership consists of 105 active members, 45 honorary members, and one honour member (Henry Kissinger). The IOC is the supreme authority of the worldwide modern Olympic Movement.

Detailed explanation-2: -Created on 23 June 1894, just under two years before the first Olympic Games of the modern era in April 1896, the IOC is the supreme authority of the Olympic Movement.

Detailed explanation-3: -Demetrius Vikelas was the first IOC President (1894-1896) and, with a two-year mandate, the president who held the office for the shortest period of time.

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