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 (137 years old)
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Avery Brundage was the IOC president during the 1936 Berlin Olympics and a Nazi sympathiser.
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Avery Brundage was the president of the International Olympic Committee from 1952 to 1972.
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