Avery Brundage
Avery Brundage was an American businessman and sports official who served as the president of the IOC from 1952 to 1972. His tenure was marked by controversy, including his support of the amateurism principle and his handling of political issues within the Olympic movement, particularly during the Cold War and the 1972 Munich massacre.
Born on Sep 28, 1887 (138 years old)
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Switzerland:
Avery Brundage, the IOC president, insisted that 'the games must go on' despite the terrorist attack in 1972.
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Spain:
Avery Brundage opposed the boycott of the Olympics sponsored by the Third Reich.
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Switzerland:
Avery Brundage was the chairman of the American Olympic Committee who revoked Jesse Owens' eligibility to compete.
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Ireland:
Avery Brundage was the IOC president during the 1936 Berlin Olympics and a Nazi sympathiser.
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Hungary:
Avery Brundage was the president of the International Olympic Committee from 1952 to 1972.
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