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Jacques Rogge was a Belgian sports administrator and physician, who served as the 8th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) from 2001 to 2013. He was also a noted athlete in rugby, yachting and sailing, and a recipient of many honors and awards.
Aug 25, 2024 · Jacques Rogge (born May 2, 1942, Ghent, Belgium—died August 29, 2021) was a Belgian athlete and physician who served as president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) from 2001 to 2013.
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Aug 30, 2021 · Jacques Rogge, who became president of the International Olympic Committee in 2001, when the organization was still reeling from an ethics scandal, and helped restore stability during his 12...
Aug 29, 2021 · The Belgian sports leader and sailor, who led the IOC from 2001 to 2013, passed away on 29 August 2021. He was known for his passion for sport, his anti-doping fight, and his Youth Olympic Games initiative.
Aug 29, 2021 · Former International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge has died at the age of 79, the organization announced Sunday. Rogge served as president from 2001 to 2013, overseeing three summer...
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Aug 29, 2021 · Rogge’s medical background heavily influenced his leadership style during his 12-year reign in the most powerful post in international sports, bringing stability and a steady hand to the IOC after its worst ethics scandal. He also pursued a hard line against doping as IOC president.
Aug 29, 2021 · The former leader of the International Olympic Committee, who brought stability and a steady hand to the organization after a corruption scandal, passed away on Sunday. Rogge was a three-time Olympian in sailing and a physician who listened, analyzed and consulted with his colleagues and athletes.
