Javier Ostos Mora
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Lic. Javier Ostos Mora (August 15, 1916, in Mexico City, Mexico[1] – November 5, 2008) was a former lawyer and sport politician from Mexico, most widely known for his work within the swimming community.
He was a permanent member of the Mexican Olympic Committee (Comité Olímpico Mexicano—COM), from 1941 through to his death; and served at various times as voice, first vice president and second vice president of COM.
He twice served as president of FINA, the International Swimming Federation: from 1968 to 1972 and 1976–1980; and in 1992 he was named FINA honorary life president. His presidency with FINA made him the first Mexican president of any international sport federation.[2]
