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Juan Antonio Samaranch
July 17, 1920 -
Nationality: Spanish
Category: Celebrity
Subcategory: Spanish Celebrity

Olympism is the marriage of sport and culture.

   

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.

   

Throughout its history, the international Olympic Committee has struggled to spread its ideal of fraternity, friendship, peace and universal understanding.

   

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.

   

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.

   

The 'movement' is paramount, the concept of 'family' is the symbol we wish to project.

   

We peruse one ideal, that of bringing people together in peace, irrespective of race, religion and political convictions, for the benefit of mankind.

   

Spain is not a racist country.

   

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