Olympic Icon Kevan Gosper Passes Away at 90

Kevan Gosper, former high-ranking International Olympic Committee (IOC) member and Australian Olympian, has passed away at the age of 90. Gosper won an Olympic silver medal and served in various influential roles within the IOC, leaving a significant impact on Australian and global sports.

Kevan Gosper, a former high-ranking International Olympic Committee (IOC) member and Australian Olympian, has died at age 90. The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) confirmed his passing after a brief illness.

Gosper achieved a silver medal in the 4-x-400 meter relay at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics and competed in the Rome Olympics in 1960. He later became a prominent figure in sports administration, serving as an IOC member from 1977 until 2013, and contributing significantly to the Sydney 2000 Olympics.

AOC President Ian Chesterman paid tribute to Gosper, highlighting his profound impact on both Australian and global sports. Gosper is survived by his wife, Judy, and children Dean, Brett, Richard, and Sophie.