Aleksey Romanov

Biographical information

RolesAdministrator
SexMale
Full nameAleksey•Romanov
Used nameAleksey•Romanov
Original nameАлексей Осипович•Романов
Born16 October 1904 in Yekaterinogradskaya, Kabardino-Balkarskaya Respublika (RUS)
Died3 November 1979 in Moskva (Moscow), Moskva (RUS)
NOC Soviet Union
Nationality Russian Federation

Biography

Aleksey Romanov studied at the Central Institute of Physical Education in Moskva, and was good enough to compete in the national athletics championships. He later became a professor of physical education. In sports administration he served as President of the USSR State Committee, Deputy Minister for Health (in the state of Russia), and Vice-President of the Council for the Sports’ Union. He also wrote and edited a magazine on the theory and practice of physical culture, as well as several books. Romanov was co-opted into the IOC in February and resigned in September 1971, after which he became an Honorary Member.

Organization roles

Role Organization Tenure NOC Nationality As
Member International Olympic Committee 1952—1971 URS RUS Aleksey Romanov
Honorary International Olympic Committee 1971—1979 URS RUS Aleksey Romanov