The current President of the WBF (World Bridge Federation), Gianarrigo Rona, was re-elected for a third four-year term.
The candidates was three: Gianarrigo Rona, Yves Aubry and Al Levy.
The WBF President is elected by the Executive Council and needs 75% of the votes: The Executive Council consists of 20 members.
Results after the first vote: Rona 10, Aubry 8, Levy 2. Results after the second vote: Rona 12, Aubry 8. After the second vote Yves Aubry withdrew. Therefore, at the third vote Rona was the winner with 100%.
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