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JOCQUES ROGGE

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  From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article's Criticism or Controversy section may compromise the article's neutral point of view of the subject. Please integrate the section's contents into the article as a whole, or rewrite the material. (August 2021) Count Jacques Rogge KCMG   OLY Honorary President of the  International Olympic Committee In office 10 September 2013 [1]  – 29 August 2021 President Thomas Bach Preceded by vacant , last held by  Juan Antonio Samaranch  (2010) 8th  President of the International Olympic Committee In office 16 July 2001 – 10 September 2013 Preceded by Juan Antonio Samaranch Succeeded by Thomas Bach Personal details Born 2 May 1942 Ghent , Belgium Died 29 August 2021 (aged 79) Nationality Belgian Spouse(s) Anne Rogge, Countess Rogge Children One son, one daughter Alma mater University of Ghent Profession Orthopedic surgeon Sports   administrator Jacques Jean Marie Rogge, Count Rogge  ( F...