Juan Antonio Samaranch
IOC president 1980–2001 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Don Juan Antonio Samaranch y Torelló, 1st Marquis of Samaranch (17 July 1920 – 21 April 2010) was a Spanish sports administrator. He served as the seventh President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) from 1980 to 2001.[1][2][3]
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Juan Antonio Samaranch Joan Antoni Samaranch | |
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7th President of the International Olympic Committee | |
In office 1980 – 16 July 2001 | |
Preceded by | Michael Morris |
Succeeded by | Jacques Rogge |
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Born | (1920-07-17)17 July 1920 Barcelona, Spain |
Died | 21 April 2010(2010-04-21) (aged 89) Barcelona, Spain |
Nationality | Spanish |
Spouse(s) | Maria Teresa Salisachs Rowe (1955–2000; her death) |
Children | Juan Antonio, Maria Teresa |
Residence | Barcelona, Spain |
Alma mater | IESE |
Occupation | Sports administrator Diplomat |
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Samaranch died of cardio-respiratory failure on 21 April 2010, aged 89.[4]