Olympics: The Athletes Commission endorse Richard Burrows

The Athletes Commission have unanimously endorsed Richard Burrows ahead of Pat Hickey for the presidency of the Olympic Council of Ireland.

Mon, 12 Feb, 2001 - 18:24

The Athletes Commission have unanimously endorsed Richard Burrows ahead of Pat Hickey for the presidency of the Olympic Council of Ireland.

However, the body - made up of Olympians from the last three summer and winter Games - does not have a vote for tomorrow's election at Jury's Ballsbridge Hotel.

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Courts Place: Jury's Ballsbridge Hotel Person: Richard Burrows Person: Pat Hickey Person: Terry McHugh Event: Olympics Organisation: Athletes Commission Organisation: Olympic Council of Ireland Organisation: OCI

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