Juan Antonio Samaranch
IOC president 1980–2001
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]
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 |
Personal details | |
Born | Barcelona, Spain | 17 July 1920
Died | 21 April 2010 Barcelona, Spain | (aged 89)
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 |
Awards |
Samaranch died of cardio-respiratory failure on 21 April 2010, aged 89.[4]
References
change- ↑ Obituary The Times, 22 April 2010.
- ↑ Obituary The Guardian, 22 April 2010.
- ↑ Juan Antonio Samaranch – The Independent Obituary – 22 April 2010 (By Martin Childs)
- ↑ "Juan Antonio Samaranch mor a Barcelona", El Periódico de Catalunya, 21 April 2010, archived from the original on 28 April 2010, retrieved 1 March 2014.
Other websites
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