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Pierre Camou
- August 18, 1945
- August 15, 2018
- 72 years
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Pierre Camou, 72, French rugby union administrator.
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|Pierre Camou (18 August 1945 – 15 August 2018) was a French rugby union administrator. He was the President of the French Rugby Federation from 2008 to 2016, before he was succeeded by Bernard Laporte. Prior to becoming President of the FFR he was also the treasurer then vice-president of FIRA-AER.
In 2011, Camou was ranked by ESPN as the 20th most influential person in World Rugby. Camou was also involved in France’s successful bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup.[citation needed]
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1.What major sporting event was Pierre Camou involved in successfully bidding for on behalf of France?
- A.2023 Rugby World Cupcorrect
- B.2023 Six Nations Championship
- C.2027 Rugby World Cup
- D.2019 Rugby World Cup
Pierre Camou was involved in France's successful bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Source: career achievements section
2.Before serving as vice-president of FIRA-AER, what role did Pierre Camou hold there?
- A.Auditor
- B.Secretary
- C.President
- D.Treasurercorrect
Pierre Camou was the treasurer and then the vice-president of FIRA-AER.
Source: professional career section
3.Which organization ranked Pierre Camou as the 20th most influential person in World Rugby in 2011?
- A.FIRA-AER
- B.The French Rugby Federation
- C.World Rugby
- D.ESPNcorrect
Pierre Camou was ranked by ESPN as the 20th most influential person in World Rugby in 2011.
Source: awards and recognition section
4.What was Pierre Camou's primary occupation?
- A.Rugby team coach
- B.Sports journalist
- C.Professional rugby player
- D.Rugby union administratorcorrect
Pierre Camou is documented as being a French rugby union administrator.
Source: biographical introduction
5.Which of the following was a role held by Pierre Camou during his career?
- A.President of FIRA-AER
- B.Treasurer of the French Rugby Federation
- C.Chairman of the 2023 World Cup Committee
- D.Vice-president of FIRA-AERcorrect
Pierre Camou served as the treasurer and vice-president of FIRA-AER during his career.
Source: professional career section
6.In what year did Pierre Camou stop being the President of the French Rugby Federation?
- A.2016correct
- B.2008
- C.2018
- D.2011
Pierre Camou served as President of the French Rugby Federation until 2016.
Source: professional career section
7.What is the acronym for the organization where Pierre Camou served as treasurer?
- A.FIRA-AERcorrect
- B.IRB
- C.WR
- D.FFR
Pierre Camou was the treasurer and vice-president of FIRA-AER before becoming FFR President.
Source: professional career section
8.On what date was Pierre Camou born?
- A.18 August 1945correct
- B.15 August 2018
- C.18 August 1948
- D.15 August 1945
Pierre Camou was born on 18 August 1945 according to his biographical records.
Source: biographical introduction
9.What was the nationality of Pierre Camou?
- A.Spanish
- B.British
- C.Frenchcorrect
- D.Italian
Pierre Camou is identified as a French rugby union administrator.
Source: biographical introduction
10.In which position did Pierre Camou serve the French Rugby Federation from 2008 to 2016?
- A.General Secretary
- B.Treasurer
- C.Vice-president
- D.Presidentcorrect
Pierre Camou served as the President of the French Rugby Federation from 2008 to 2016.
Source: professional career section
11.Who succeeded Pierre Camou as President of the French Rugby Federation?
- A.Jean-Pierre Rives
- B.Bernard Laportecorrect
- C.Guy Novès
- D.Fabien Galthié
Bernard Laporte succeeded Pierre Camou as the President of the French Rugby Federation in 2016.
Source: professional career section
12.What was the date of Pierre Camou's death?
- A.15 August 2018correct
- B.20 August 2016
- C.18 August 2018
- D.15 August 1945
Pierre Camou passed away on 15 August 2018.
Source: biographical introduction
13.Which role did Pierre Camou hold at FIRA-AER before becoming President of the FFR?
- A.President
- B.Chief Executive Officer
- C.Treasurercorrect
- D.Head of Communications
Pierre Camou served as the treasurer and then vice-president of FIRA-AER prior to his FFR presidency.
Source: professional career section
14.What rank was given to Pierre Camou by ESPN in 2011 regarding his influence in World Rugby?
- A.20thcorrect
- B.10th
- C.25th
- D.15th
ESPN ranked Pierre Camou as the 20th most influential person in World Rugby in 2011.
Source: awards and recognition section
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