Jaime Garcia Alsina
Jaime Garcia Alsina | |
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| Born | Jaume Garcia i Alsina 28 March 1874 |
| Died | 20 September 1936 (aged 62) |
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| Known for | First president of the Catalan Olympic Committee |
| 2nd President of the Catalan Athletics Federation | |
| In office 15 January 1917 – 15 March 1918 | |
| Preceded by | Àlvar Presta |
| Succeeded by | Joan Matas |
| 6th President of the Catalan Athletics Federation | |
| In office 11 March 1920 – 12 December 1921 | |
| Preceded by | Augusto Pi |
| Succeeded by | Joan Boix Iglesias |
| 9th President of the Catalan Athletics Federation | |
| In office 31 December 1922 – 24 February 1923 | |
| Preceded by | José Antonio Trabal |
| Succeeded by | Carles Comamala |
Jaime Garcia Alsina (28 March 1874 – 20 September 1936) was a Spanish doctor, professor of medicine and gymnastics, sports promoter and leader. During the first decades of the 20th century, he was involved in many Catalan sports initiatives, both in gymnastics and athletics, being the second president of the Catalan Athletics Federation in 1917–18, in 1920–21 and 1922–23. He was also the first president of the Catalan Olympic Committee and a key figure in the development of sport and Olympism in Catalonia. He organized gymnastic tables, athletic competitions, "School Hygiene" congresses and participated in various organisations.