Kevan Gosper In His Own Words | Final Reflections

Kevan Gosper In His Own Words | Final Reflections

This was the final episode, in which he reflects on his life, and one-time consideration of running for the Presidency of the IOC after Juan Antonio Samaranch, but was aware of the rise of former Olympic sailor Jacques Rogge from Belgium and Canadian Olympic swimmer Dick Pound who had both been touted as potential future Presidents in an era of significant change for the Olympic movement.  Kevan Gosper in his words began as a reflection on his life for his children and grandchildren, but such was the significance of his contribution to Australian, sports, corporate and Olympic life, he agreed for all episodes to be made public. I hope you enjoyed listening as much as I enjoyed sitting with Kevan to record his life, in his own words. Tracey. Support the show [http://www.patreon.com/TheSportsAmbassador]

Kevan Gosper In His Own Words | The IOC Beckons

In his corporate life Gosper has to convince the marketplace that self-serve Shell petrol stations are the way to go. Significant change in the Olympic movement sees Gosper become an IOC member and president of Victorian Olympic Foundation, and is involved in putting together the first commercial deals  where he puts together the first commercial arrangements. LA 1984 organisers change the Olympic movement for ever with full-blown commercialism. Support the show [http://www.patreon.com/TheSportsAmbassador]

Kevan Gosper In His Own Words | Civil Rights & Independence

A theme emerges - Gosper's intense sense of duty and responsibility to his family, his corporation and his nation - all as the world goes through a significant period of civil rights changes. African states claim independence from their colonial masters, while in Australia, First Nations people are still not counted as citizens.  Support the show [http://www.patreon.com/TheSportsAmbassador]

Kevan Gosper In His Own Words | From Oceania to Munich, The Games Must Go On

Gosper's corporate life with Shell sees him relocate to the Pacific where lifelong friendships are made and a commitment to developing sport in Pacific nations. Terrorism strikes at the Munich 1972 Olympics, a bungled rescue attempt of Israeli hostages ends in tragedy. 'The Games must go on' was a symbolic gesture of defiance by the IOC. Support the show [http://www.patreon.com/TheSportsAmbassador]

Kevan Gosper In His Own Words | London & the Championing of Seb Coe

Gosper believes Lord Sebastian Coe, like him a former Olympic athlete, should be the next IOC President when the incumbent, Thomas Bach reaches the end of his term. Part of Coe's pedigree is his experience at every level of sport from athlete, to running the successful London 2012 Olympics, and president of international federation, World Athletics. But, there are numerous others in the wings. And is it ok, in 2024, 128 years after the inaugural modern Olympic Games, to pick another white caucasian male as president of the world Olympic body? Support the show [http://www.patreon.com/TheSportsAmbassador]