Juan Antonio Samaranch
July 17, 1920 – April 21, 2010
Spanish official under Franco and President of the International Olympic Committee (1980-2001), who opened the Games to professional athletes and sponsors.
Offices held
Aug 3, 1980 – Jul 16, 2001
Preceded by
Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin Succeeded by
Jacques Rogge
Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin Succeeded by
Jacques Rogge
Timeline
1921
1928
1935
1942
1949
1956
1963
1970
1977
1984
1991
1998
2005