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Maglione elected interim president of PASO

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MIAMI (AP) Julio Cesar Maglione will complete the late Mario Vazquez Rana's term as president of the Pan American Sports Organization.

Maglione was elected by acclamation following a recommendation by PASO's executive committee.

The 79-year-old Uruguayan is head of swimming world body FINA and a member of the International Olympic Committee.

Rana died Feb. 8 at age 82.