Originally published in the Guardian on 10 July 1991: South Africa can return to the Olympic arena in Barcelona next year – but only if apartheid is removed from sporting practices in the republic
July 19: There was concern about the health of Juan Samaranch last night after the former president of the International Olympic Committee was admitted to hospital in Lausanne suffering from breathing difficulties.
July 18: Defeated South Korean IOC candidate Kim Un-yong has accused outgoing president Juan Antonio Samaranch of aiding and abetting Belgian winner Jacques Rogge in Monday's election.
July 17: Juan Antonio Samaranch's 21-year reign as president of the International Olympic Committee ended true to form yesterday amid allegations of nepotism, personal aggrandisement and underhand dealings.
Salt Lake City bribery scandals, Soviet-led boycotts and the abolition of shamateurism: the life and times of Juan Antonio Samaranch.
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