19/07/2024
A giant of the world-wide Olympic sporting community and, particularly, the Australian sporting community, passed away today. I was very fortunate to know Kevan Gosper for all of my Olympic career and then beyond. A two time Olympian and silver medallist in the 4x400m relay (aths) in 1956, Kevan went on to be the President of the Australian Olympic Committee, the Vice President of the International Olympic Committee, and the inaugural Chairman of the Australian Institute of Sport. His tireless efforts are largely responsible for the opportunities Aussie sportspeople now enjoy as they climb to elite performance. But what I remember about him most is his strength, compassion, encouragement and sense of humour. Thank you, Kevan, for making the world a much better place. Love to Judy and family.
https://www.olympics.com.au/news/aoc-mourns-passing-of-kevan-gosper-ao/
The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) is mourning the passing of Kevan Gosper AO, a true giant of the Olympic movement.