Jacques Rogge
Acting
Born: May 2, 1942
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.
Also Known As
- Jacques Jean Marie, Count Rogge
Known For
Icarus
June 03, 2017
Athens 2004: Olympic Closing Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad)
August 29, 2004
Beijing 2008 Olympic Closing Ceremony
August 24, 2008
Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad)
August 13, 2004
Salt Lake City 2002 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Light the Fire Within
February 08, 2002
Salt Lake City 2002 Olympic Closing Ceremony
February 24, 2002
Torino 2006 Olympic Opening Ceremony
February 10, 2006
Torino 2006 Olympic Closing Ceremony
February 26, 2006