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    Jacques Rogge

    International Olympic Committee President

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  1. Jacques Jean Marie Rogge, Count Rogge (French: [ʒɑk ʁɔɡ], Dutch: ⓘ; 2 May 1942 – 29 August 2021) was a Belgian sports administrator and physician, who served as the 8th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) from 2001 to 2013.

  2. Apr 30, 2024 · Jacques Rogge, Belgian athlete and physician who served as president of the International Olympic Committee from 2001 to 2013. Rogge, who had previously served on the board of the World Anti-Doping Agency, increased efforts to eliminate banned substances from the Games.

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  3. 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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  4. 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...

  5. 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 efforts, and his creation of the Youth Olympic Games.

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  7. Sep 3, 2021 · Jacques Jean Marie Rogge, surgeon and sports administrator, born 2 May 1942; died 29 August 2021

  8. 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.

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