WOA mourns Olympic great Peter Tallberg

The WOA is saddened to learn of the death of Peter Tallberg, former WOA Board Member and IOC Member in Finland, at the age of 77.

A five-time Olympic sailor, Peter Tallberg served as the WOA liaison to the IOC Athletes’ Commission from 2007-2014. Tallberg was also the second-longest serving current IOC Member, having been elected in 1976.

Speaking about the death of Peter Tallberg, WOA President, Joël Bouzou, said:

"For me Peter Tallberg is and will remain a pillar of the Olympic ideal and dream. Peter always looked further than sport, always thinking about what sport and great athletes could bring to society. This is why he attended many editions of the International Peace and Sport Forum.

"Peter is the person who encouraged me to run for the WOA Presidency. He was convinced that the organisation could benefit not only Olympians, but the whole of society through the work of Olympians. He was therefore very happy with the current reforms of the WOA. Having been the liaison between the WOA and the IOC Athletes Committee from 2007 to 2014, Peter will be sadly missed by all Olympians but he will remain in all our hearts forever."

The WOA extends its deepest condolences to Peter Tallberg’s family.

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