Dick Pound
Richard William Duncan Pound CC OQ CD KC OLY (born March 22, 1942), better known as Dick Pound, is a Canadian swimming champion, lawyer, and spokesman for ethics in sport. He was the first president of the World Anti-Doping Agency and vice-president of the International Olympic Committee. He is currently the longest-serving member of the IOC.
Dick Pound | |
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Pound in 2010 | |
| Chairman of Olympic Broadcasting Services | |
| Assumed office April 4, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Hein Verbruggen |
| 1st President of the World Anti-Doping Agency | |
| In office November 10, 1999 – December 31, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | John Fahey |
| 17th Chancellor of McGill University | |
| In office July 1, 1999 – June 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Gretta Chambers |
| Succeeded by | H. Arnold Steinberg |
| Vice-President of the International Olympic Committee | |
| In office 1996–2000 | |
| President | Juan Antonio Samaranch |
| In office 1987–1991 | |
| President | Juan Antonio Samaranch |
| President of the Canadian Olympic Committee | |
| In office 1977–1982 | |
| Preceded by | Harold Wright |
| Succeeded by | Roger Jackson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard William Duncan Pound March 22, 1942 St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Julie Keith |
| Residence(s) | Westmount, Quebec, Canada |
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| Men's swimming | ||
| Representing Canada | ||
| British Empire and Commonwealth Games | ||
| 1962 Perth | 110 yd freestyle | |
| 1962 Perth | 4×110 yd freestyle relay | |
| 1962 Perth | 4×220 yd freestyle relay | |
| 1962 Perth | 4×110 yd medley relay | |
Pound is a staunch advocate of strict drug testing for athletes, and has made many allegations of cheating and official corruption, some of them challenged, owing to disputes over the testing and reporting procedures. Time magazine featured him as one of the "100 Most Influential People in the World". He was a chancellor of McGill University and was chairman of the board of Olympic Broadcasting Services.