Thomas Keller (rower)
Thomas Keller (* December 24, 1924 , † September 29, 1989 in Monte-Carlo ) was a Swiss rower and later for many years president of the world rowing association FISA .
Keller rowed for the Grasshopper Club Zurich , the multiple Swiss national champion won the bronze medal in single at the European rowing championships in 1950 .
In 1958, Keller was elected President of FISA to succeed his compatriot Gaston Mühlegg and remained in office until his death in 1989. During Keller's tenure, the establishment of the rowing world championships from 1962 (first held in Lucerne) and twelve years later the changeover of the world championships from a four-year mode to an annual mode; since 1974 world championships and from 1976 Olympic competitions in women's rowing have been held. Keller promoted amateur sport and was skeptical of the commercialization of top-class sport.
From 1969 to 1986, Keller was also chairman of the Association of International Sports Associations.
The Thomas Keller Medal , the highest award from FISA, is named after Thomas Keller .
Web links
- Thomas Keller in the Munzinger archive ( beginning of article freely accessible)
- European championships in one
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Keller, Thomas |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swiss rower and sports official |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 24, 1924 |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 29, 1989 |
| Place of death | Monte Carlo |