IOC tribute to Juan Antonio Samaranch?

Question

What has the IOC said about their former President after it was announced Juan Antonio Samaranch had passed away, aged 89?

Answer 1

In a press release, current IOC President Jacques Rogge is quoted as saying: “I cannot find the words to express the distress of the Olympic Family. I am personally deeply saddened by the death of the man who built up the Olympic Games of the modern era, a man who inspired me, and whose knowledge of sport was truly exceptional. Thanks to his extraordinary vision and talent, Samaranch was the architect of a strong and unified Olympic Movement. I can only pay tribute to his tremendous achievements and legacy, and praise his genuine devotion to the Olympic Movement and its values. We have lost a great man, a mentor and a friend who dedicated his long and fulfilled life to Olympism.”