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Jerzy Loth

Biographical information

RolesAdministrator
SexMale
Full nameJerzy•Loth
Used nameJerzy•Loth
Born4 August 1880 in Warszawa (Warsaw), Mazowieckie (POL)
Died30 September 1967 in Warszawa (Warsaw), Mazowieckie (POL)
NOC Poland

Biography

Jerzy Loth studied in Warszawa, Kraków, Cambridge, Bruxelles, Antwerpen, and New York, later becoming a Professor of Economics in Warszawa from 1921-64. He also wrote extensively on topographical surveys and ethno-geographical studies, based on his extensive travels, mostly in the Americas.

Loth competed in many sports, including athletics, cycling, equestrian, football, and swimming. In sports administration he was Chairman of the Polish Athletics Union and the Warszawa Rowing Society. He was co-opted onto the IOC in January 1948 and resigned as a member in June 1961, after which he was named an Honorary Member.

Organization roles

Role Organization Tenure NOC As
Member International Olympic Committee 1948—1961 POL Jerzy Loth
Honorary International Olympic Committee 1961—1967 POL Jerzy Loth

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