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The Most Influential Person In Sport: Dick Pound
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Length:
80 minutes
Released:
Apr 13, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
The Social Kick are honored to have Dick Pound on the show this week!
The first ever President of the World-Anti Doping Agency and two-time Vice President of the International Committee, Dick Pound is a giant in the world of sport.
A chartered accountant and lawyer, Dick’s roots are in swimming. Representing Canada at 1960 Rome Olympics and 1962 Perth British Empire and Commonwealth Games, Dick held the Commonwealth record for the 110yards Freestyle.
Dick is the longest serving member of the IOC, playing a pivotal part in revolutionizing the Olympic movement in a multi-billion-dollar franchise by negotiating TV and sponsorship deals.
His drive and passion in the fight against drugs in sport has led to his involvement in world-wide news stories and controversies. Particularly, his work on the Ben Johnson drug scandal at the 1988 Seoul Games and motivation for change within drug-testing in sport.
Be captivated by his knowledge and motivation for change as we discuss his impactful career, Olympic involvement and remarkable cases.
Enjoy our chat with Dick Pound!
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The first ever President of the World-Anti Doping Agency and two-time Vice President of the International Committee, Dick Pound is a giant in the world of sport.
A chartered accountant and lawyer, Dick’s roots are in swimming. Representing Canada at 1960 Rome Olympics and 1962 Perth British Empire and Commonwealth Games, Dick held the Commonwealth record for the 110yards Freestyle.
Dick is the longest serving member of the IOC, playing a pivotal part in revolutionizing the Olympic movement in a multi-billion-dollar franchise by negotiating TV and sponsorship deals.
His drive and passion in the fight against drugs in sport has led to his involvement in world-wide news stories and controversies. Particularly, his work on the Ben Johnson drug scandal at the 1988 Seoul Games and motivation for change within drug-testing in sport.
Be captivated by his knowledge and motivation for change as we discuss his impactful career, Olympic involvement and remarkable cases.
Enjoy our chat with Dick Pound!
SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLbmxjdMDo4UHcB9bEUWsQg
LISTEN: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-social-kick-podcast/id1478682639
FOLLOW: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialkickpodcast/
Released:
Apr 13, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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