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Carrion quits as head of IOC finance commission
Richard Carrion, the Puerto Rican banking executive who was instrumental in building up the financial security of the IOC, has resigned from his key roles in the Olympic body following his failed bid for the presidency
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ichard Carrion, the Puerto Rican banking executive whowas instrumental in building up the financial security of the IOC, has resignedfrom his key roles in the Olympic body following his failed bid for thepresidency.
Carrion quit his 'different positions within the IOC,' including as chairman of the finance commission, the International Olympic Committee said Wednesday. He had held that position since 2002.
Carrion also resigned as the IOC's negotiator of television rights deals outside Europe, but has agreed to remain in that role until the Feb. 7-23 Winter Games in Sochi in order to 'assist in the transition process' under new IOC President Thomas Bach.
While remaining as a regular IOC member, Carrion will also leave his position as chairman of the audit committee and member of the coordination commission for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro
