COC President Tricia Smith re-elected as IOC member

PARIS (July 23, 2024) – The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) is proud to announce the re-election of its President, four-time Olympian and Olympic medallist Tricia Smith, as a Member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

The election was held at the IOC Executive Session in advance of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Since her election as an IOC member in 2016, Smith has been committed to advocating for women in leadership, fair sport and a safe, inclusive and barrier-free global sport system. She has represented Canada on various IOC Commissions, including:

• The Legal Affairs Commission (since 2017)
• Commission for Women in Sport (2018 – 2021)
• The Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commission (since 2022)
• Coordination for the XXV Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 (since 2019). 

Through these roles, Smith actively continues to advance Canadian leadership internationally. Her many awards and distinctions are a testament to her passion for sport and her commitment to the promotion of Olympic values, both at home and abroad. 

“Tricia is an inspiring figure, and all of us at the Canadian Olympic Committee are privileged to work with her everyday,” said David Shoemaker, CEO and Secretary General of the Canadian Olympic Committee. “Tricia has been a force for positive change in both the Canadian and international sport communities. She has advocated passionately for sport as a human right, and approached her leadership positions with integrity and respect, always with the experience and well-being of athletes front and centre. Congratulations to Tricia on her re-election and her continued impact on sport.” 

In addition to her roles on the COC and IOC, Smith is Vice President of World Rowing, and an elected member of the executive committees of Pan Am Sports and the Association of National Olympic Committees. She is a recipient of the Order of Canada, the Order of British Columbia and honorary degrees from the University of British Columbia and Western University. She is also a member of the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame and the BC Sports Hall of Fame. 

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