Doctors
Lars Engebretsen
Professor emeritus and sports-medicine researcher whose former IOC science leadership focused on athlete health and injury prevention.
Life and work
The story behind the role.
The Norwegian School of Sport Sciences lists Lars Engebretsen as Professor Emeritus in its Department of Sports Medicine. His academic and clinical work is associated with orthopaedics, sports injury research and the protection of athlete health.
The International Olympic Committee states that Engebretsen led its Scientific Activities from 2007 until retiring in December 2024. Roald Bahr succeeded him on 1 January 2025, so the IOC leadership post is recorded here as a completed role rather than a current appointment.
Surgeon and researcher who has held major roles in Olympic athlete health.
Encyclopaedic excerpts from Lars Engebretsen; shortened for length and available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Achievements and distinctions
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Led the IOC's Scientific Activities from 2007 to December 2024.
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Holds professor emeritus status in the Department of Sports Medicine at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences.
Career and education
Teams and organisations
Norwegian School of Sport Sciences · International Olympic Committee
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