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At the invitation of EBU President Arne Wessberg,
Dr Jacques Rogge, President of the International Olympic
Committee (IOC) visited the EBU facilities in Salt Lake City,
accompanied on this occasion by the IOC Director General, Mr François
Carrard.
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Dr Rogge was received by EBU Secretary General
Jean Stock, EBU Director of Operations Stefan Kürten, the
Head of the EBU Sports Operations Group in Salt Lake City, Fernando
Pardo, and the Director of the EBU Legal Department, Werner Rumphorst.
In addition to learning about the EBU's coverage,
the IOC President also toured the master control room where most
of the images carried by the various EBU members are generated.
Dr Rogge noted with satisfaction that the European audience ratings
for the Winter Olympics were very significant despite the time
difference.
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