Michael Loynd

Michael Loynd proudly represents St. Louis—America’s First Olympic City and the Birthplace of the Olympic Gold Medal. A successful attorney and businessman, he serves on numerous corporate and civic boards, including Chairman of the St. Louis Sports Commission. He is the author of several award-winning and best-selling books, including The Watermen: The Birth of American Swimming and One Young Man’s Fight to Capture Olympic Gold (Penguin Random House) and a contributing writer to publications like The Wall Street Journal. A lifetime member of the International Society of Olympic Historians, Mr. Loynd loves the Games’ unique ability to bring the world together and inspire us all to be our best selves.

“The World Union stands as a living expression of the Olympic spirit: nations united in friendship and love of sport, learning from one another, and challenging each other to use our Olympic legacy to inspire and make this world a better place for all.”