Jacques Rogge

Jacques Rogge is known for Icarus (2017), Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony (2008), London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music (2012).

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.