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Juan Antonio Samaranch [1920-0] Spanish
Rank: 112
Celebrity


Juan Antonio Samaranch y Torelló, 1st Marquis of Samaranch, was a Spanish sports administrator and minister of sports under the Franco regime who served as the seventh President of the International Olympic Committee from 1980 to 2001. 

Sports, Friendship, History, Marriage, Peace, Religion, Respect



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Olympism is a philosophy which, by blending sport with culture, seeks to create a way of life based on the joy found in effort, the educational value of good example and respect for universal ethical principles. Respect, Sports
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Olympism is the marriage of sport and culture. Marriage, Sports
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We peruse one ideal, that of bringing people together in peace, irrespective of race, religion and political convictions, for the benefit of mankind. History, Peace, Religion
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Our philosophy precedes from the belief that sport is an inalienable part of the educational process and a factor for promoting peace, friendship, cooperation and understanding among peoples. Friendship, Sports
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Throughout its history, the international Olympic Committee has struggled to spread its ideal of fraternity, friendship, peace and universal understanding. Friendship
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The 'movement' is paramount, the concept of 'family' is the symbol we wish to project.
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I want to express my deepest apology to the athletes, the people of Salt Lake City in Utah and the millions of citizens worldwide who love and respect the games.
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Spain is not a racist country.
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