DENVER - MARCH 27: IOC President Jacques Rogge addresses the media at a press conference during Sportaccord on March 27, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. The IOC Executive Board Meetings were held concurrently with Sportaccord in Denver. Getty Images logo Getty Images 34 months ago

DENVER - MARCH 27: IOC President Jacques Rogge addresses the media at a press conference during Sportaccord on March 27, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. The IOC Executive Board Meetings were held concurrently with Sportaccord in Denver.

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