Award
Officer of the Order of Canada
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Jack Poole
1933-04-14 – 2009-10-23
Life & Legacy
John Wilson "Jack" Poole, (April 14, 1933 – October 23, 2009) was a Canadian businessman who, as the head of the VANOC bid committee, was responsible for bringing the 2010 Winter Olympics to Canada.
He died of pancreatic cancer shortly after midnight on October 23, 2009, hours after the Olympic Flame was lit at the beginning of the 2010 Winter Olympics torch relay, in Olympia, Greece.
Occupation & Career
businessperson
Education
University of Saskatchewan
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Officer of the Order of Canada; Gold Olympic Order
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Gold Olympic Order · Officer of the Order of Canada
Education & Institutions
University of Saskatchewan
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Gold Olympic Order
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