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Patrick Baumann, rising star in Olympic circles, dies at 51

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Patrick Baumann, the secretary general of basketball's world governing body who was seen as a potential IOC president, has died at the Youth Olympics. He was 51. Patrick Baumann, rising star in Olympic circles, dies at 51

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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina | Patrick Baumann, rising star in Olympic circles, dies at 51

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina | Patrick Baumann, rising star in Olympic circles, dies at 51

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina  — Patrick Baumann, the secretary general of basketball’s world governing body who was seen as a potential IOC president, has died at the Youth Olympics. He was 51.

Baumann “unexpectedly succumbed to a heart attack” in Buenos Aires despite getting immediate medical help, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) said Sunday in a statement.

“Basketball has lost a…

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GAISF Seeks Bid Cities To Host Inaugural World Urban Games

#GAISF Seeks Bid Cities To Host Inaugural #WorldUrbanGames In 2019

The Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) Friday announced the launch of a process to site the inaugural edition of the World Urban Games, “a downtown, five-day celebration featuring a new-generation of sports and a showcase for the skill, style and power of the most successful and inspirational urban athletes, riders and break-dancers on the planet.”

Photo: GAISF

The…

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Beckers and Baumann Appointed Coordination Commission Chairs For Paris 2024 and LA 2028

Beckers and Baumann Appointed Coordination Commission Chairs For @Paris2024 and @LA2028

Pierre-Olivier Beckers-Vieujant of Belgium on Monday was appointed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as Chair of the Paris 2024 Coordination Commission.  At the same time Patrick Baumann of Switzerland was named Chair of the Los Angeles 2028 Coordination Commission.

IOC 2024/2028 Evaluation Commission Chair Patrick Baumann speaks in Los Angeles.  He will Chair the LA 2028 Coordination…

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IOC Evaluation Commission Confirms LA's Shift To 2028 'Meets All Requirements'

#IOC Evaluation Commission Confirms @LA2028 Shift To 2028 'Meets All Requirements'

Reporting from Lima Convention Center in Peru –  An International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Report on Los Angeles’ bid to host the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games confirms that the rescheduled plan originally set for 2024 continues to meet requirements four years later.

IOC 2024 Evaluation Commission Chair Patrick Baumann speaks in Los Angeles (GamesBids Photo)

The report published…

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IOC Commends Both LA and Paris 2024 Olympic Bids As Review Process Begins

IOC Commends Both #LA2024 and #Paris2024 Olympic Bids As Review Process Begins

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thursday praised bids for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games from both Los Angeles and Paris and lauded their adherence to Agenda 2020 reforms on sustainability and cost-cutting.

As the formal review process begins IOC Evaluation Commission Chair Patrick Baumann, who earlier this month replaced Frank Fredericks when the former Olympian stepped down…

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Disgraced Namibian, Frankie Fredericks, sacked for bribe taking

Disgraced Namibian, Frankie Fredericks, sacked for bribe taking

*I am innocent – he claims *Replaced by Swiss’ Baumann

It has been revealed that the disgraced Namibian, Frankie Fredrick, was trapped for alleged bribe taking. The four-time Olympic silver medallist in the 100 and 200 metres at Barcelona 1992 and Atlanta 1996, stepped down as the chairman of the International Olympics Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission.

Frankie Fredericks at press…

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Baumann To Head 2024 IOC Evaluation Commission After Fredericks Resignation

Baumann To Head 2024 IOC Evaluation Commission After Fredericks Resignation #LA2024 #Paris2024

International Olympic Committee (IOC) Member Patrick Baumann has been appointed head of the 2024 Olympic bid Evaluation Commission Tuesday after former Namibian sprinter Frank Fredericks stepped down from the role amid corruption charges.

IOC Member Patrick Baumann presents Lausanne 2020 Winter Youth Olympic Winter bid to IOC

Baumann, the Secretary General of International Basketball Federation…

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