Jacques Rogge
Jacques Rogge KCMG OLY | |
|---|---|
Rogge in 2014 | |
| 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, next held by Thomas Bach (2025) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jacques Jean Marie Rogge 2 May 1942 Ghent, Belgium |
| Died | 29 August 2021 (aged 79) Deinze, Belgium |
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Spouse(s) | Anne Bovyn |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Ghent |
| Profession | Orthopedic surgeon Sports administrator |
Jacques Jean Marie Rogge, Count Rogge (French: [ʒɑk ʁɔ.ge]; Dutch: [ˈrɔɣə] ( listen); 2 May 1942 – 29 August 2021) was a Belgian sports administrator and physician. He was the eighth President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) from 2001 to 2013. In 2013, the IOC announced that Rogge would become their Honorary President.
Rogge died on 29 August 2021 in Deinze, Belgium from problems caused by Parkinson's disease, aged 79.[1][2]
References
- ↑ "IOC announces passing of former IOC President Jacques Rogge". Olympics.com. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ↑ Jacques Rogge: aimabel, onkreukbaar en met fair play in al zijn haarvaten