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9/2/2021

 

Remembering Jacques Rogge

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Jacques Rogge (IOC)
Former International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge passed away over the weekend, at age 79. Rogge served as president from 2001-2013, overseeing three Summer and three Winter Games during his terms.

The highlights of his presidency were perhaps the critical successes of Vancouver 2010, and London 2012, as well as recognition for his support of the Paralympics and the establishment of the Youth Olympic Games. His tenure had a rocky start, though, as he looked to move the Olympics away from the Salt Lake City 2002 bribery scandal and modernize the IOC away from a perception of arrogance. His first Games - at Salt Lake - featured a significant figure skating judging scandal, solved diplomatically by Rogge and the IOC with a shared pairs gold medal. Rogge also was dogged by critics for a lack of urgency over human rights concerns when Beijing 2008 and Sochi 2014 won their host rights.

Rogge's legacy, though, is largely seen as one of stability and growth. Under Rogge, hosting rights went to South America (Rio 2016) for the first time, and his 'Mr. Clean' reputation helped transition the office away from his predecessor's authoritarian style. That president - Juan Antonio Samaranch - was the IOC's leader when I began an interest in the Games, with Los Angeles 1984, but Rogge's Olympics - particularly at Salt Lake, Athens 2004, Beijing, Vancouver, and London - are ones I watched in adult earnest.

Rogge was a three-time Olympian himself, as a one-person dinghy sailor at Mexico City 1968, Munich 1972, and Montreal 1976, before embarking on a sports medicine, and subsequently, sports organization career. His background as a physician was seen as evident at the IOC, as he looked to listen before diagnosing solutions, and work in an open style of teamwork.

Rogge was an Olympic Order recipient in 2013.

Current IOC president Thomas Bach reflects, "The entire Olympic Movement will deeply mourn the loss of a great friend and a passionate fan of sport".

A Memorial Roundup

The Belgian Olympic and Interfederal Committee offers its condolences for the Ghent-born Rogge, who served as BOIC for three years.

​The Association of National Olympic Committees' Gunilla Lindberg recognized his "enormous contribution to the world of sport." And the European Olympic Committees, for which he once served as president, remembered Rogge's work to deepen relationships with the EOC.

Andrew Parsons of the International Paralympic Committee thanks Rogge for strengthening ties between his group and the Olympics.

The International Olympic Academy issues a resolution in honor of its Honorary President, "a great friend of Greece and its Olympic history".
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Jacques Rogge, Olympic sailor (IOC)
World Sailing acknowledges the passing of Rogge, a 2007 recipient of the Beppe Croce Trophy for his 'voluntary contribution' to the sport.

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World Rugby notes Rogge's history as a rugby player for Belgium. â€œAn accomplished club and international player, his love for the game was always apparent and the entire rugby family joins the global sporting community in mourning his loss."

​​Sebastian Coe leads the tribute from World Athletics. "He was passionate about sport and all he achieved in sport and beyond was done with common decency, compassion, and a level head."

​Around the Rings finds a unique, Leo Messi-angle, in its memory of Rogge's role in promoting Olympism.

​More...

Deeply mourn the loss of a wonderful personality, true friend and great leader, IOC Honorary President Jacques Rogge

Dedicating his life to the Olympic Movement, he was very special in his human attitude towards others, incredible love for athletes, understanding of the youth pic.twitter.com/7z3EAZjBR2

— Sergey Bubka (@sergey_bubka) August 29, 2021

CANOC President Brian Lewis,Executive Committee and the entire Caribbean Sporting community are deeply saddened by the passing of Count Jacques Rogge
The former IOC President (2001-2013) visited the region in 2008, with courtesy calls to several Caribbean NOC's
Rest In Peace □️ pic.twitter.com/R3xq6yEebc

— CANOC Sports (@CanocSports) August 30, 2021

Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former IOC President Jacques Rogge.
A passionate gentleman, close to the athletes. His huge contribution helped grow the Olympic Movement. Paris 2024’s thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time. https://t.co/bZIXMuWf5y

— Tony Estanguet - OLY (@TonyEstanguet) August 30, 2021
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