Alexandru Șiperco

Biographical information

RolesAdministrator
SexMale
Full nameAlexandru•Șiperco
Used nameAlexandru•Șiperco
Born5 November 1920 in Tătărești, Satu Mare (ROU)
Died26 October 1998 in București (Bucharest), București (ROU)
NOC Romania

Biography

Alexandru Șiperco was a writer and publisher who became an IOC Member in June 1955. Not always in tune with the Romanian government he offered his resignation to the IOC in 1964, feeling he did not have the influence he needed, but the resignation was not accepted and he served until his death in 1998. In fact, Șiperco attended 36 IOC Sessions during his tenure, at the time, the most of any IOC Member. With the retirement of Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg in 1998, Șiperco was briefly the doyen of the IOC. He also served as President of the Romanian Olympic Committee from 1953-59. His influence on the IOC was important in persuading President Nicolae Ceauşescu that Romania should not boycott the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, and he played a prominent role in negotiations with North Korea prior to the 1988 Seoul Olympics.

Organization roles

Role Organization Tenure NOC As
President Comitetul Olimpic și Sportiv Român 1953—1959 ROU Alexandru Șiperco
Member International Olympic Committee 1955—1998 ROU Alexandru Șiperco
Executive Board Member International Olympic Committee 1979—1982 ROU Alexandru Șiperco
3rd Vice-President International Olympic Committee 1982—1983 ROU Alexandru Șiperco
2nd Vice-President International Olympic Committee 1983—1984 ROU Alexandru Șiperco
1st Vice-President International Olympic Committee 1984—1986 ROU Alexandru Șiperco