Pat Hickey has stepped down from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on health grounds.
A statement said the Executive Board of the IOC accepted a letter of resignation from the 77 year old last night.
It went on to thank him for his services to the Olympic Movement over the years and wished him well.
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Hickey was arrested in Brazil six years ago as part of an investigation into the alleged illegal resale of Olympic tickets.
He denied all charges and has never faced trial.
