Ottavio Cinquanta

Biographical information

RolesAdministrator
SexMale
Full nameOttavio•Cinquanta
Used nameOttavio•Cinquanta
Born15 August 1938 in Roma, Roma (ITA)
Died17 July 2022 in Milano, Milano (ITA)
NOC Italy

Biography

A speed skater in his youth, Ottavio Cinquanta served in various official functions at the Italian Ice Sports Federation and International Skating Union (ISU) in the sections for short track and speed skating. In 1992, he was voted vice-president for speed skating at the ISU, and two years later became president. Although sometimes criticized for his lack of knowledge of figure skating, Cinquanta has held this position through 2009. He became a member of the IOC in 1996.

Organization roles

Role Organization Tenure NOC As
President International Skating Union 1994—2016 ITA Ottavio Cinquanta
ISU International Olympic Committee 1996—2016 ITA Ottavio Cinquanta
Executive Board Winter IF Representative International Olympic Committee 2000—2008 ITA Ottavio Cinquanta
Honorary International Olympic Committee 2016— ITA Ottavio Cinquanta

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