Samaranch introduction: Juan Antonio Samaranch (July 17, 1920 - April 21, 2010, Spanish), served as the International Olympic Committee from 1980 to 2001 The seventh chairman of the committee. He is an old friend of the Chinese people and the lifelong honorary chairman of the International Olympic Committee. It was during his 21 years in office that he made the Olympic Committee the oldest, most influential, and richest international organization in the world, making the Olympic Games It is more concerned, known and loved by people around the world. The first Olympic gold medal won by China in history was awarded by Samaranch. Now, there is the only Samaranch Memorial Hall in the world in Jinghai County, Tianjin City.

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