Jacques Rogge
President of the International Olympic Committee from 2001 to 2013 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Jacques Rougeau.
Jacques Jean Marie Rogge, Count Rogge (French: [ʒɑk ʁɔɡ], Dutch: [ˈrɔɣə] ⓘ; 2 May 1942 – 29 August 2021) was a Belgian sports administrator and physician who served as the eighth President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) from 2001 to 2013. In 2013, Rogge became the IOC's Honorary President, a lifetime position, which he held until his death in 2021.
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Quick Facts 8th President of the International Olympic Committee, Preceded by ...
Jacques Rogge | |
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8th President of the International Olympic Committee | |
In office 16 July 2001 – 10 September 2013 | |
Preceded by | Juan Antonio Samaranch |
Succeeded by | Thomas Bach |
Honorary President of the International Olympic Committee | |
In office 10 September 2013 – 29 August 2021 | |
President | Thomas Bach |
Preceded by | vacant, last held by Juan Antonio Samaranch (2010) |
Succeeded by | vacant, expected to be Thomas Bach in 2025 |
Personal details | |
Born | Jacques Jean Marie Rogge (1942-05-02)2 May 1942 Ghent, Belgium |
Died | 29 August 2021(2021-08-29) (aged 79) Deinze, Belgium |
Spouse(s) | Anne Rogge, Countess Rogge |
Children | One son, one daughter |
Alma mater | University of Ghent |
Profession | Orthopedic surgeon Sports administrator |
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