Rogge has participated in 1968, 1972, 1976 Summer Olympic Games, the world champion and runner-up in sailing competition, and represented Belgium in the world rugby competition 10 times. After retiring, he entered Ghent University in Belgium to study medicine and became a plastic surgeon after graduation. From 1990, he became the president of the European Olympic Committee and began to participate in the activities of the International Olympic Committee. He said that once elected, he will completely terminate his current career as a plastic surgeon and become a full-time president of the Olympic Committee.
Rogge's election as president of the Olympic Committee is "widely expected"
When Samaranch announced the election results, Rogge appeared quite calm. Although the audience applauded warmly, although many people came forward to shake hands or hug him, he looked humble. In his subsequent speech, he said that it is not his habit to prepare speeches in advance, but his speech today is from the heart. He wants to thank everyone for their trust and repay him with harder work. In addition, he would like to thank the other four candidates. In this presidential election, although there is only one winner, there is no loser. At the same time, he also thanked Samaranch and others for their help and inspiration to his work.
He Liangzhen said that Rogge's election is widely expected. He is a talented leader, once an athlete and has rich management experience. I believe that he will achieve more achievements during his term of office and further promote the development of the Olympic Movement.