Mario Negri
Biographical information
| Roles | Administrator |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Mario Luis José•Negri |
| Used name | Mario•Negri |
| Born | 14 April 1889 in Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (ARG) |
| Died | 30 March 1977 in Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (ARG) |
| NOC |  Argentina |
Biography
Mario Negri played football at the club level as a youth, from 1903-16, and also played tennis, pelota, golf, swimming, and water polo recreationally. In sports administration he was President of the Argentine Swimming Federation from 1929-51 and 1956-61. He was a member of the Executive Board and Vice-President of FINA (Fédération Internationale de Natation Amateur) from 1952-56. He also served as Vice-President of the International Pelota Federation from 1947-60. He became an IOC Member in 1960, staying on the Committee until he turned 85, in 1974.
Organization roles
| Role | Organization | Tenure | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | World Aquatics | 1952—1956 | ARG |
Mario Negri | |
| Member | International Olympic Committee | 1960—1974 | ARG |
Mario Negri | |
| Honorary | International Olympic Committee | 1974—1977 | ARG |
Mario Negri |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians and IOC Members Serving as President of an International Federation (IF) (FINA president 1952-1956)