Remembering Kevan Gosper: A Legacy in Sports Administration
Kevan Gosper, a key figure in Australian sports administration and a former Olympic powerbroker, has passed away at the age of 90 after a brief illness, the Australian Olympic Committee announced Friday.
Gosper’s influence spanned decades, with two terms as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) vice-president and multiple elections to its executive board. His contributions have left an indelible mark on the global Olympic movement.
“Kevan was one of the true giants of the Olympic movement, not just in Australia but globally,” stated Ian Chesterman, president of the Australian Olympic Committee. “His loss will be felt enormously by so many of his friends who are gathering in Paris for the Olympic Games. There will be so many there from across the world who will have a heavy heart today with the news of Kevan’s passing.”
Gosper competed as an Olympic runner in the Melbourne 1956 and Rome 1960 games before transitioning into a notable career as a sports administrator. From 1985 to 1990, he served as president of the Australian Olympic Committee, later becoming an influential figure within the IOC, where he was a member for 36 years.
His legacy will continue to inspire the Olympic community and sports administrators around the world.
