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Jacques Rogge
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Birthday: May 2, 1942 (83)
Place of Birth: Ghent, Belgium

Biography

Jacques Jean Marie, Count Rogge (2 May 1942 – 29 August 2021) was a Belgian sports administrator, former athlete, 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 from Parkinson's disease in August 2021.

Known For

Torino 2006 Olympic Opening CeremonyTorino 2006 Olympic Opening CeremonyBeijing 2008 Olympic Closing CeremonyBeijing 2008 Olympic Closing Ceremonyas SelfTorino 2006 Olympic Closing CeremonyTorino 2006 Olympic Closing CeremonyAthens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad)Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad)as Self - IOC PresidentIcarusIcarusas Self (archive footage)Athens 2004: Olympic Closing Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad)Athens 2004: Olympic Closing Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad)as Himself - IOC President
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