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Marc Hodler

Marc Hodler
Born October 26, 1918(1918-10-26)
Berne, Switzerland[1]
Died October 18, 2006 (aged 87)
Cause of death stroke
Resting place Berne, Switzerland
Nationality Swiss
Education University of Berne
Occupation Lawyer
Known for IOC member
Spouse(s) Wife[2]
Children Two Sons[2]

Marc Hodler (October 26, 1918(1918-10-26) – October 18, 2006) was a Swiss lawyer, President of the International Ski Federation (1951–1998), member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) from 1963 until his death, and bridge player.[1] Hodler is best known for having exposed the Olympic bid scandal for the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter games in December 1998.

Born in Berne, Hodler was a keen skiier and first urban member of his national squad. An injury prevented him from entering any international competitions but he became a coach.[1]

Hodler was the president of the International Ski Federation from 1951 to 1998. He was an IOC vice president from 1993 to 1997 and served four separate terms on the rule-making executive board.

Hodler was an international bridge player, representing Switzerland in the 1957 European Open Teams championship. Domestically he won five Swiss championships.[3]

Hodler died in Switzerland at the age of 87 after suffering a stroke. His funeral was held on October 31, 2006, at the Cathedral of Berne.

References

  1. ^ a b c Steven Downes (20). "Obituary". Independent Newspaper (UK). http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/marc-hodler-420823.html. Retrieved 2008-08-22.  
  2. ^ a b Michael Carson (23). "Obituary". Guardian Newspaper (UK). http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/2006/oct/23/guardianobituaries.obituaries. Retrieved 2008-08-22.  
  3. ^ (German) Topspieler Schweiz Anfangsbuchstaben "H", "I" und "J". jzinsli.com. Retrieved on 2009-03-08.

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