Audio Recordings

The Oleg Milshteyn Collection of Audio Interviews

In 1993 and 1994, Russian Olympic historian Oleg Milshteyn traveled the world interviewing people involved in the Olympic Movement. His interview subjects included athletes, coaches and trainers, IOC members, scholars and researchers, journalists, business and marketing employees and many more. In 2012, Professor Milshteyn donated his collection of interview tapes to the ISOH with the hope that they could be made available to other Olympic scholars and enthusiasts. We have converted his tapes to digital formats and now share them with the public. Click on a name for more details. Approximate run times are shown in ( ).

Adefope, Henry Edmund Olufumi (1926-2012) (NGR) - Sports Administrator, IOC Member

Major General (Dr.) Olufumi served in various sporting positions in Nigeria including president of the Nigerian Olympic Committee and vice president of the Commonwealth Games Federation. He was elected a member of the IOC in 1985.

(15:33)

Amdur, Neil (USA) - Journalist

Amdur began as a sports reporter for (and eventually the sports editor of) the New York Times. He covered every Olympic Games for the Times from 1968 to 1984, in addition to reporting on the sports of tennis and football.

(33:52)

Anders, Georg (GER) – Scholar

A professor at the German Sport University in Cologne, Anders was a founding member of the European Association for Sociology of Sport. He served as its secretary-general (2001-2006) and president (2008-2010).

(42:44)

Aoki, Hiroaki (USA) - Athlete

Rocky Aoki was best known as a restaurateur. In 1964, he won the AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) 114.5-pound class in freestyle wrestling.

(9:23)

Arrington, Marilyn (USA) – Educator

Arrington was the director of the Youth and Education Program for the organizing committee of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

(6:35)

Arroyo, Agustin (ECU) – Sports Administrator, IOC Member

President of the Ecuadorian Olympic Committee 1964-1968, Arroyo also served as the president of several national sports federations. In 1968, he became a member of the IOC. He was expelled in 1999 when it was revealed that the Salt Lake City 2002 Organizing Committee had been paying his daughter’s living expenses.

(34:01)

Attarabulsi, Bashir (LBA) – Sports Administrator, IOC Member

After serving as president of the Libyan Athletics Federation, Attarabulsi, in 1971, at the age of 34, became president of the Libyan Olympic Committee. He was chosen to be a member of the IOC in 1977. He was forced to resign in 1999 after it was revealed that the Salt Lake City 2002 Organizing Committee had been paying his son’s living expense in Utah.

(14:09)

Barra, Luciano (ITA) - Sports Administrator

Currently Mr. Barra serves as General Director for Sport, Italian Olympic Committee (CONI).

(39:45)

Bello, Fernando (POR) – Olympian, IOC Member

Bello represented Portugal in Dragon Class sailing at the Olympics of 1968 and 1972. He was chairman of the Portuguese Olympic Committee 1981-1989. He became a member of the IOC in 1989 and served until 2009.

(7:47)

Bergman, Manfred (ISR) - Philatelist

Manfred Bergman was the philatelic coordinator for the IOC Museum for many years, and has served as a distinguished FIP judge at numerous Olympic philatelic exhibitions.

(20:12)

Berlioux, Monique (FRA) – Olympian, Sports Administrator

Berlioux competed in the 100-metre backstroke at the 1948 London Olympics. She began working for the IOC in 1967 and became the head of the media and public affairs department in 1969. From 1971 until 1985, she served as executive director of the IOC. She later served as president of the International Federation of French Sport.

(23:18)

Bolen, David (USA) - Athletics, Olympian

Dave competed at the 1948 London Olympic Games finishing fourth in the 400m event. He went on to serve as a U.S. Ambassador to East Germany and a number of African posts.

(10:39)

Borgogno, Gino (ITA) – Religious Leader

A priest, Borgogno in 1967 founded the Salesian Youth Sports Games and expanded to an international version in 1989. He also founded, in 1966, the Auxilium Pallacanestro Torino basketball club.

(11:31)

Boulter, John (GBR) - Olympian, Sports Marketing

Boulter participated in two Olympic Games as a member of the British Olympic Team in athletics. At the 1964 Tokyo Games, he ran the 800 meters placing 4th in his semi-finals heat. At Mexico City in 1968, Boulter ran the 1,500 meters finishing 9th, also in a semi-final heat. Worked with both Adidas and Reebok.

(29:06)

Burrell, Leroy (USA) – Olympian, Coach

At the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, Burrell earned a gold medal in the 4×100-metres relay. After his retirement from competitive sprinting, he became the track coach at the University of Houston.

(13:04)

Candeloro, Nicola (ITA) – Scholar, Sports Administrator

A university professor, Candeloro was director of the Italian Olympic Training Centre.

(45:48)

Carrard, Francois (SUI) – Sports Administrator

A lawyer, Carrard first worked for the IOC as a legal advisor in 1979. He served as director general of the IOC from 1989 to 2003. In 2015, he was appointed chair of the FIFA Reform Committee.

(44:36)

Carraro, Franco (ITA) - Sports Administrator, IOC Member

Carraro held a number of positions in the Italian football leagues including president of the Italian Football Federation. He was elected to the IOC in 1982.

(6:30)

Cassell, Ollan (USA) – Olympian, Sports Administrator

Cassell earned a gold medal in the 4×400-metre relay at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. He was executive director of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) in the United States (1970-1980) and executive director of USA Track and Field 1980–1997. He was also vice-president of the International Amateur Athletics Foundation (IAAF) 1976–1999.

(32:05)

Cioroslan, Dragomir (ROM) - Olympian, Sports Administrator

Cioroslan is a Romanian weightlifter who won a bronze medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Since 2006 he has been director international strategies and development for the USOC.

(26:14)

Coakley, Jay (USA) – Scholar

A professor of sports sociology, Coakley has specialized in the connections between sport and culture and society.

Part 1 (1:28:02)

Part 2 (46:07)

Part 3 (25:41)

Coles, Phillip (AUS) – Olympian, Sports Administrator, IOC Member

Phil Coles competed in kayak canoeing at the Olympics of 1960, 1964 and 1968. He was secretary-general of the Australian Olympic Committee from 1985-1993 and director of international relations from 1993-1999. He was vice president and director of the Sydney Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (SOCOG) from 1993-1999. Coles joined the IOC as a member in 1982 and served until 2012.

(16:21)

Cooley, John - Scholar

Cooley specializes in the sociology of youth sports with an emphasis on cross-national studies and socio-cultural elements. He believes that the current model is too focused on product rather than process. John’s philosophy encourages “sport for all,” fair play and good sportsmanship.

Part 1 (29:10)

Part 2 (13:36)

Davies, Catherine (CAN) - Journalist, Media Consultant

Davies is currently a senior industry media analyst for the sports media sector, specializing in soccer media rights in Europe and the Americas.

(16:51)

De Bondt, Guido (BEL) - Sports Administrator

Guido De Bondt served as Secretary General of the Belgian NOC from 1992 to 2014. He remains a member of the European Olympic Committees (EOC)’s Coordination Commission for the first European Games in 2015.

(56:35)

DeFrantz, Anita (USA) – Olympian, Sports Administrator, IOC Member

A rowing medallist in 1976, DeFrantz was vice president of the Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Organizing Committee. From 1987 to 2015, she was president of the LA84 Foundation. DeFrantz was chosen to be a member of the IOC in 1986. She served on the IOC Executive Board from 1992 to 1996 and again beginning in 2013. In 1997, she became the first female vice-president of the IOC, a position she regained in 2017.

(16:54)

de Merode, Alexandre (BEL) – Sports Administrator

Prince de Merode joined the IOC in 1964. He was chairman of the Medical Commission from 1967 until his death in 2002. He was a member of the IOC Executive Board from 1980-1989 and 1994-1998.

(27:20)

de Navacelle, Geoffroy (FRA) – Historian

The great-nephew of Pierre de Coubertin, Geoffroy de Navacelle was president of the International Pierre de Coubertin Committee (CIPC) from 1978 to 1992.

(22:54)

de Varona, Donna (USA) – Olympian, Sports Broadcaster, Sports and Fitness Activist

A swimmer, de Varona earned gold medals at the 1960 and 1964 Olympics. She co-founded the Women’s Sports Foundation and served as its first president (1979-1984). She is a long-standing member of the IOC’s Women and Sport Commission.

(1:16)

De Vos, Ingmar (BEL) – Sports Administrator, IOC Member

De Vos was director general (1990-1997) and then secretary general (1997-2011) of the Belgian Equestrian Federation (1990-1997); and secretary general (2011-2014) and then president (2014-) of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI). In 2017, he was elected a member of IOC.

(30:45)

Diamond, Peter (USA) - Media Executive

A 14-time Emmy Award-winner, Peter C. Diamond serves as Senior Vice President, Programming, NBC Olympics, and is responsible for programming NBC’s coverage of the Olympic Games.

(16:11)

Dibos, Ivan (PER) - Sports Administrator, IOC Member

Mr. Dibos was extensively involved in sports administration in his native Peru before his election to the IOC in 1982. He currently serves on the IOC’s Radio and Televison Commission.

(26:04)

Di Centa, Manuela (ITA) - Olympian, IOC Member

Ms. Di Centa is an accomplished cross-country skier who has won 7 Olympic medals from 1992 to 1998. An IOC member from 1999 to 2010, she remains an Honorary Member of the IOC.

(36:41)

Dixon, David (GBR) – Sports Administration

A lawyer, in 1977, Dixon became the honorary legal advisor to the British Olympic Association. He later served as honorary secretary to the Commonwealth Games Federation for 17 years.

(29:26)

Donlan, Peter (GBR) – Broadcast Operations

Donlan’s Olympic involvement began when he worked as a cameraman at the 1964 Innsbruck Winter Games. He worked, primarily in operations, for CBS 1982-1994. He is credited with popularizing the term “kiss-and-cry area” for figure skating competitions.

(25:34)

Douglas, Joe (USA) – Coach and Manager

Douglas founded the Santa Monica Track Club in 1972. The club eventually produced nine Olympic champions.

(40:26)

Durry, Jean (FRA) – Historian, Sports Administrator

Durry founded the French National Sport Museum in 1963 and served as its director until 2001. Among his other positions, Durry was secretary general of the International Fair Play Committee from 2005 until 2013 and vice-president of the International Pierre de Coubertin Committee beginning in 2001. He has published numerous books about cycling and other sports-related subjects.

(29:08)

Easton, Jim (USA) – Sports Administrator, IOC Member

Easton was president of the International Archery Federation (FITA) from 1989 until 2005. He became an IOC member in 1994 and served until 2015.

(30:48)

Elizalde, Francisco (PHI) – Sports Administrator, IOC Member

A businessman, Elizalde was president of the Filipino Football Federation 1982-1986 and became a member of the Philippine Olympic Committee in 1982. He served as a member of the IOC from 1985 until 2012.

(27:25)

Ericsson, Gunnar (SWE) – Sports Administrator, IOC Member

Ericsson was chairman of the board of directors of the Swedish Football Association (1970-1974) and vice-chairman of the Swedish National Olympic Committee. He joined the IOC as a member in 1965 and continued to serve until 1996. He was a member of the Executive Board from 1988 to 1992.

(27:57)

Eysseric, Jean-Marc (FRA) – Journalist, Public Relations

Eysseric was chief public relations spokesman for the organizing committee of the 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics. He later directed the documentary Killy, un temps d’avance about Jean-Claude Killy.

(14:26)

Fabbricini, Massimo (ITA) – Sports Administrator

Fabbricini has served as commissioner of the Italian Football Federation and press officer of the Italian National Olympic Committee. He is also president of the Circolo Canottieri Aniene sports club.

(20:46)

Felli, Gilbert (SUI) – Sports Administrator

Felli joined the IOC as sports director in 1990. He served as Olympic Games executive director from 2003 until 2014.

(17:50)

Ferran, Jacques (FRA) – Journalist

Ferran was editor-in-chief of L’Équipe, director of France Football, and co-creator of the Coupe d’Europe des clubs champions europeens and the Ballon d’or prize.

(21:52)

Ferrer, Carlos (ESP) – Sports Administrator, IOC Member

A businessman, Ferrer became a member of the IOC in 1985 and served until his death in 1998. He was also president of the Spanish Olympic Committee 1987-1998.

(16:22)

Filaretos, Nikos (GRE) – Sports Administrator, IOC Member

Filaretos was secretary-general of the Hellenic Olympic Committee from 1974 until 1985 and president of the International Olympic Academy 1986-1992 and 1997-2005. He became a member of the IOC in 1981 and served until 2005.

(16:54)

Fox, Jim (USA) - Media Executive

Fox, who directed the USOC’s broadcast marketing department, was the subject of a 1997 probe into the misuse of grants totaling in the millions of dollars while executive director of USA Boxing. Though never charged, Fox resigned his position at the USOC.

(32:21)

Frank, Barry (USA) – Sports Marketing

Executive vice-president of IMG, Frank negotiated the U.S. television rights for the 1988 Calgary Games, more than tripling the amount gained for the rights to previous Winter Olympics.

(33:29)

Gadir, Zein El Abdin Ahmed Abdel (SUD) - One-time IOC Member

General Gadir, an IOC Member from Sudan, was caught up in the 2002 Salt Lake City bid scandal and was subsequently expelled from the IOC.

(30:34)

Gaprindashvili, Nona (GEO) – Chess Player

In 1978, Gaprindashvili was the first woman to earn grandmaster status according to the World Chess Federation (FIDE). She held the title of women’s champion from 1962 until 1978.

(41:04)

Geesink, Anton (NED) – Olympian, Sports Administrator, IOC Member

When judo was included in the Olympics for the first time in 1964, Geesink won the open class. A member of the board of directors of the Netherlands National Olympic Committee, he became a member of the IOC in 1987 and served until his death in 2010.

(5:39)

Gilady, Alex (ISR) – Sports Administrator, IOC Member

After working briefly as a TV commentator, Gilady joined NBC Sports, rising to vice-president in 1981 and senior vice president in 1996. In Israel, he founded Keshet Broadcasting in 1993. He was elected a member of the IOC in 1994. He was a member of the IOC’s Radio and Television Commission from 1984 to 2015.

(6:22)

Glen-Haig, Mary (GBR) – Olympian, Sports Administrator, IOC Member

Glen-Haig competed in foil fencing at four Olympics (1948-1960). She was president of the British Sports Association for the Disabled from 1981 to 1991 and chair of the British Olympic Association Medical Trust (1989-1993). She was an IOC member from 1982 until 1993.

(33:41)

Gold, Sir Arthur (1917-2002) (GBR) - Sports Administrator

Well known for his outspokenness on the subject of drug-taking by athletes, he believed that sports – and in particular the Olympics – should not compromise when it came to drug abuse. He also supported more strict eligibility rules for athletics and the Olympic Games.

Part 1 (51:09)

Part 2 (43:09)

Gori, Gigliola (ITA) – Scholar

Associated with the University of Urbano, Gori was an active member of ISHPES (The International Society for the History of Physical Education and Sport). He is the author or editor of numerous studies related to sport and society.

(8:40)

Gorski, Mark (USA) - Olympian

Gorski competed at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games winning a gold medal in the individual sprint cycling event.

(35:01)

Gosper, Kevan (AUS) – Olympian, IOC Member, Sports Administrator

A 400-metre track specialist, Gosper competed in the 1956 and 1960 Olympics, earning a silver medal in the 4×400-metre relay at the 1956 Melbourne Games. He became an IOC member in 1977 and served until 2013, including two terms on the Executive Board (1986-1990 and 1995-1999). He was also president of the Australian National Olympic Committee from 1985 to 1990).

(38:59)

Gray, Johnny (USA) – Olympian, Coach

Gray ran the 800 metres at the 1984, 1988, 1992 and 1996 Olympics. He earned a bronze medal at the 1992 Barcelona Games. After retiring from competition, he became a high school and university coach.

(16:15)

Greenspan, Bud (USA) – Filmmaker

By the time of the 1984 Los Angeles Games, Greenspan had already established himself as the leading producer of films about the Olympics, most notably as a result of his 22-hour series of films, released in 1976, entitled The Olympiad. Greenspan went on to produce and direct ten official Olympic films between 1984 and 2008.

Part 1 (39:37)

Part 2 (39:22)

Grimaldi, Prince Albert (MON) – Olympian, IOC Member

Prince Albert II’s grandfather, Jack Kelly Sr., was an Olympic champion rower. His father, Prince Rainer, and his other grandfather, Prince Pierre, served as members of the IOC. Albert, himself, became an IOC member in 1985. He subsequently competed in bobsleigh at five Olympics between 1988 and 2002.

(50:52)

Guirandou-N'Diaye, Louis (CIV) – Sports Administrator, IOC Member

Guirandou-N’Diaye was vice-president of the International Judo Union from 1969 until 1975. He was also president of the Ivory Coast Olympic Committee for 31 years beginning in 1968. He became a member of the IOC in 1969 and served until his death in 1999.

(18:49)

Gulinelli, Mario (ITA) – Coach, Journalist, Scholar

From 1968-1982, Gulinelli was a member of the executive committee of the Italian Popular Sports Union (UISP) and served as head of its technical department. Between 1982 and 1996, he worked for the Italian Gymnastics Federation. He wrote, edited and translated numerous works relating to sports physiology and medicine.

(55:14)

Hagmann, Pirjo (FIN) - Olympian, former IOC member

Hagmann, a 400-meter runner, participated in the 1972, 1976 and 1980 Olympics. In 1981 she was one of the first two female members elected to the IOC. She resigned from the IOC in 1999 in the wake of the Salt Lake City bribery scandal, although she denied any involvement.

(35:36)

Heinze, Gunther (GER) – Referee, Sports Administrator, IOC Member

After working as a basketball referee, Heinze held many sport-related positions in East Germany (GDR), including president of the national Olympic committee of the GDR (1955-1972; 1982-1989) and NOC secretary-general (1973-1982). He was a member of the IOC from 1981 to 1992.

(42:03)

Henze, Heinrich K. (GER) – Sports Administrator

Heiner Henze was head of the office of the German Olympic team at seven Summer Games and five Winter Games (1972-2002). He served as secretary-general of the national Olympic committee of Germany (1994-2003). He was also general secretary of the German Athletics Association (1973-1989).

(45:25)

Hite, Gary P. (USA) - VP Coca-Cola Company

Hite, vice president of international sports marketing for Coca-Cola in Atlanta, helped the IOC develop the TOP sponsorship program along with many other innovative Olympic marketing plans.

Part 1 (47:03)

Part 2 (15:11)

Part 3 (14:28)

Holst-Sorensen, Niels (DEN) – Olympian, Sports Administrator, IOC Member

Holst-Sorensen competed at 800 metres at the 1948 London Olympics. He was president of the Danish Olympic Committee from 1981-1984. He became a member of the IOC in 1977 and served until 2002.

(20:26)

Homen, Carl-Olaf (FIN) - Sports Administrator

Homen is a Swedish-speaking Finnish attorney, sports administrator and a former Defense Minister of Finland. His sports background includes the presidency of the Finnish Sports Federation (2000-2003) and a member of the board of the IAAF.

(13:17)

Hoogendijk, Frans (NED) – Sports Administrator

A businessman in the textile industry, Hoogendijk was vice-president of the International Judo Federation and president of the European Judo Union from 1996 until 2000.

(10:38)

Hybl, William (USA) - Sports Administrator

President Emeritus of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), Hybl served during 4 Olympic Games.

(29:35)

Imran, Tunku (MAS) - Sports Administrator

Prince Imran is president of the Commonwealth Games Federation.

(57:19)

Indrapana, Nat (THA) – Sports Administrator, IOC Member

After serving on many Thai and Asian sports committees, Indrapana was elected an IOC member in 1990, serving until his death in 2018.

(23:02)

Isava-Fonseca, Flor (VEN) – Sports Administrator, IOC Member

In 1981, Isava-Fonseca was chosen to be one of the first two female members of the IOC. She served until 2002 and was a member of the Executive Board from 1990 until 1994. Previously, she was the founder and president of the Venezuelan Equestrian Federation and president of the Sports Confederation of Venezuela (1977-1981).

(38:02)

Jarvis, Frederick G. (1930-2015) (USA) - Journalist, Writer

Editor/publisher of The Winged Foot, the monthly magazine of the New York Athletic Club for 39 years.

(46:51)

Jennings, Andrew (GBR) – Journalist

Jennings is the author of numerous books on the subject of corruption in FIFA and in the Olympic Movement, including The Lords of the Rings.

(57:41)

Joyner, Florence Griffith (USA) – Olympian

Griffith Joyner earned a silver medal at 200 metres at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. Competing in the 1988 Seoul Games, she won three gold medals and one silver medal.

(8:18)

Kearney, Jay T. (USA) – Sport Physiologist

Kearney is a Senior Performance Consultant for Leadership Services Group of Osprey Leadership Consulting, Inc. specializing in the area of elite performance serving Olympic level coaches and athletes.

(40:12)

Kelly, Jack (1945-2013) (USA) - Sports Administrator

Kelly was extensively involved as an organizer of the US Sports Festivals, Goodwill Games and sporting events for the handicapped.

(10:53)

Kidd, Bruce (CAN) – Olympian, Scholar

Kidd competed in the 5,000 metres and 10,000 metres at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. He later became a professor at the University of Toronto and founded the university’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education.

(21:12)

Kim Un-yong (KOR) – IOC Member, Sports Administrator

Kim served as president of the South Korean Taekwondo Association, the Korean Olympic Committee and the World Taekwondo Federation (1993-2004). He was also president of the General Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF). Kim became a member of the IOC in 1986, remaining until 2005, when he resigned after being convicted of embezzlement back in South Korea.

(12:08)

Kruger, Michael (GER) – Scholar

A professor specializing in sports history and pedagogy, Kruger has taught at the University of Tubingen and the University of Munster’s Institute of Sport and Exercise Sciences.

(27:05)

Kuchinskaya, Natalia (RUS) – Olympian, Coach

A gymnast, Kuchinskaya earned two gold medals at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, including the balance beam title. She also won two bronze medals.

(10:34)

Kumar, Ashwini (IND) – Sports Administrator, IOC Member

Kumar was president of the Indian Hockey Federation for 16 years and vice-president of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) for more than 15 years. He joined the IOC in 1973 and was twice a member of the Executive Board (1980-1987, 1992-1996). He was an IOC vice-president from 1983 to 1987.

(11:13)

Laine, Leena (FIN) – Scholar

Laine is the author of numerous works on the history of Finland in the Olympics, as well as studies relating to the Olympic Movement.

(18:25)

Lennartz, Karl (1940-2014) (GER) - Scholar, ISOH President

Olympic and sports historian who was instrumental in the creation of the ISOH.

(38:16)

Letheran, Carol Anne (CAN) – Sports Administrator, Judge, IOC Member

Letheran served as a gymnastics judge at the Olympic Games of 1976, 1980 and 1984. She became vice-president of the Canadian Olympic Association in 1982, president in 1990, and served as secretary-general from 1994-2001. She was chosen to be a member of the IOC in 1990 and served until her death in 2001.

(19:57)

Liechtenstein, Nora (LIE) – Sports Administrator, IOC Member

Princess Nora of Liechtenstein was president of the Liechtenstein Olympic Committee from 1982-1992 and president of Special Olympics Liechtenstein, starting in 2002. She became a member of the IOC in 1984.

(16:04)

Ljungqvist, Prof. Arne (SWE) - Medical Doctor, IOC Member

Following his entry into the IOC in 1994, Ljungqvist rose to the position of chairman of the IOC’s Medical Commission and vice chairman of the World Anti-Doping Agency.

(19:24)

Locatelli, Elio (ITA) – Olympian, Sports Administrator

Locatelli competed as a speed skater at the 1964 and 1968 Winter Olympics. He spent 17 years (1995-2012) as director of the development department of IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations) and as a technical director, and later as director of the member services department.

(29:27)

Lovo, Don (CAN) – Judge, Sports Administrator

Lovo was known as the “Father of International Archery Judging” and travelled the world giving seminars in sports development.

(10:57)

Macleod, Iain (GBR) – Journalist

In addition to covering the Olympics as a journalist, Macleod served as an advisor for the Athens 2004, Beijing 2008 and London 2012 bids.

(15:54)

Maggard, David (USA) – Olympian, Sports Administrator

Maggard competed in the shot put at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. After a career as a university athletic director, he was managing director of sports for the Atlanta Committee for the 1996 Summer Olympics.

(6:56)

McDonald, Ian (GBR)

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(17:30)

McDonald, Les (GBR/CAN) – Sports Administrator

Les McDonald was the founding president of the International Triathlon Union (ITU), serving from 1989 until 2008. He was the driving force to get his sport included in the Olympic program.

(31:46)

Medved, Aleksandr (BLR) – Olympian, Coach, Sports Administrator

A freestyle wrestler, Medved earned Olympic gold medals in 1964, 1968 and 1972. He later served as vice-president of the Belarus National Olympic Committee and the Belarus Wrestling Federation. He also coached wrestlers.

(28:44)

Miller, David (GBR) - Journalist, Writer

David has been a journalist at every Summer and Winter Olympic Games since 1972, and over a dozen World Cup football finals. He has also written books on various sports figures such as Sebastian Coe, Stanley Matthews and Juan Antonio Samaranch.

(36:01)

Miro, Pere (ESP) – Sports Administrator

After working as sub-director for sports and then as sub-director general for operations for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, Miro joined the IOC in 1992 and served as director of NOC Relations and of Olympic Solidarity (1997-2018). In 2015, he became deputy director general for relations with the Olympic Movement.

(27:15)

Missaglia, Gianmario (ITA) – Journalist, Sports Administrator and Activist

Missaglia was president of the Unione Italiana Sport Per Tutti (Italian Union of Sport for All) from 1986 until 1998.

(19:58)

Mizuno, Masato (JPN) – Businessman

Chairman of the Mizuno sporting goods company, Masato Mizuno was CEO of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Bid Committee.

(21:21)

Moses, Edwin (USA) – Olympian

Moses dominated the 400 metres hurdles between 1977 and 1987, winning 122 consecutive races, including 107 finals. He earned Olympic gold medals in 1976 and 1984 and added a bronze medal in 1988. Later, he became active in the battle against doping.

(12:52)

Newton, C.M. (USA) – Coach, Sports Administrator

A long-time coach and administrator of college basketball in the United States, Newton was director of USA Basketball from 1992-1996, overseeing the transition to a “Dream Team” filled with NBA professional stars.

(14:02)

Norman, Andrew (GBR) – Sports Administrator

Andy Norman was an athletes’ manger and meeting promotor who worked as promotions director of the British Athletics Federation and was a member of the European Athletics Council.

(19:08)

Oswald, Denis (SUI) – Olympian, Sports Administrator, IOC Member

Oswald competed as a rower at the 1968, 1972 and 1976 Olympics, earning a bronze medal in 1972. He became secretary-general of the International Rowing Federation (FISA) in 1978 and president in 1989. He also served as deputy secretary-general of the Swiss Olympic Committee from 1985 until 1996 and was president of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations from 2000 until 2012. He joined the IOC as a member in 1991. He was a member of the Executive Board 2000-2012 and again beginning in 2017.

(23:23)

Page, Jim (USA) - Olympian, Sports Administrator

USA Fencing’s director of sports strategy until his retirement in 2012 following the London Olympic Games. Page competed in the Nordic Combined event at the 1964 Innsbruck Olympic Winter Games.

(30:36)

Palm, Jorgen (GER) – Scholar

In 1991, Palm founded the Trim and Fitness International Sport for All Associations (TAFISA). He became its first president and served until 2005.

(30:38)

Pantano, Stefano (ITA) - Olympian

Pantano competed in the épée (fencing) events at the 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics.

(14:33)

Parry, Jim (GBR) - Scholar

Parry is a senior lecturer in philosophy of education, sport and Olympism at the university level, and has served as chairman of the British Olympic Academy. Olympic education is his primary area of interest.

(29:02)

Pascoe, Alan (GBR) – Olympian, Sports Marketing

A hurdling specialist, Pascoe competed in the Olympics of 1968, 1972 and 1976. In 1972, he earned a silver medal in the 4 x 400-metres relay. After his competitive career, he became involved in sports and entertainment marketing, and he worked as a TV commentator for athletics events. He was also vice-chairman for London’s 2012 Olympic bid.

(26:16)

Payne, Billy (USA) – Sports Administrator

Payne headed the bid committee for the Atlanta 1996 Olympics and stayed on as president and CEO of the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games.

(14:54)

Payne, Michael (GBR) – Marketing

From 1989 until 2004, Payne worked for the IOC, including as director of marketing and global broadcast rights. He also served as an advisor for London 2012 and Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic bids.

(15:50)

(10:06)

Pemberton, Gary (AUS) - Sports Administrator

Formerly chairman of Qantas, Pemberton served as one of seven commissioners to the Australian Rugby League Commission until his retirement in 2013. He was also instrumental during broadcast negotiations for the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games.

(28:20)

Pescante, Mario (ITA) – Sports Administrator, IOC Member

Pescante was chef de mission of the Italian team at the Summer Olympic Games 1976-1988 and at the Olympic Winter Games 1976-1988. He was secretary general of the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) (1973-1993) and president (1993-1998). He was also secretary general of the European Olympic Committees (1989-2001) and president (2001-2006). Pescante served as a member of the IOC from 1994 until 2018. He was a member of the executive board 2006-2009 and vice-president 2009-2012.

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Pilson, Neal (USA) – Media Executive

Pilson joined the U.S. television network CBS in 1976 and was president of CBS Sports 1981–1983 and 1986–1994.

(43:39)

Pittenger, Baaron (USA) – Sports Administrator

Pittenger joined the administration of the United States Olympic Committee in 1977, eventually rising to the position of executive director from 1988 to 1990. He also served as executive director of USA Hockey from 1990 until 1993.

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Plant, Maurie (AUS) – Broadcaster, Athlete Manager

A broadcaster for BBC, Plant was banned from representing athletes after a 1989 incident in which he was implicated in asking one athlete to provide a urine sample for another athlete. He resurfaced as Athletics Australia’s international liaison officer.

(21:43)

Pound, Richard (CAN)- Lawyer, IOC Member

A former swimmer, Pound is a lawyer in Canada (Queen’s Counsel) and served as chancellor of McGill University. Pound was elected a member of the IOC in 1972, was vice president from 1987-1991 and again from 1996-2000. A staunch advocate of strict drug testing for athletes, he is a former president of the World Anti-Doping Agency.

(34:30)

Read, Ken (CAN) – Olympian, Sports Administrator

A downhill specialist, Read competed in Alpine skiing at the 1976 and 1980 Winter Olympics. He was invited to join the IOC Athletes’ Commission in 1985 and remained a member until 1998. From June 2002 to July 2008 he was president and CEO of Alpine Canada, the national organization for alpine and para-alpine skiing.

(26:24)

Rieckehoff, German (PUR) – Journalist, Sports Administrator, IOC Member

Rieckehoff was president of the Puerto Rico Olympic Committee in 1977 and from 1981 to 1989. He was also president of the national sport federations of football, equestrian and basketball. He was a member of the IOC 1977-1990.

(26:40)

Rochat, Jean-Philippe (SUI) – Attorney

Rochat was secretary general of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) from 1994 until 1999.

(23:44)

Rodda, John (GBR) – Journalist

Rodda first reported on the Olympics in 1948. For the Guardian, he covered every Summer Olympics between 1960 and 1992. He also worked as a radio and television broadcaster.

(36:05)

Rogge, Jacques (BEL) – Olympian, Sports Administrator, IOC President

Rogge competed in Finn Class sailing in 1968, 1972 and 1976. He was president of the Belgian National Olympic Committee (1989-1992) and president of the European Olympic Committees (EOC) (1989-2001). Rogge became a member of the IOC in 1991 and served as IOC president from 2001 until 2013.

(37:40)

Rossi-Mori, Bruno (ITA) – Sports Administrator

Author of a number of books on Italian sport, sportsmen and sports technicians.

(36:49)

Rumpf, Horst (GER) – Scholar

Rumpf has been a professor of pedagogy and didactics at the University of Frankfort.

(37:46)

Rushman, Nigel (GBR) – Event Management

During the 2012 London Olympics, Rushman’s company managed the London Media Centre for non-accredited media and worked with the Russian Broadcast Centre for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.

(14:45)

Sage, George (USA) – Coach, Scholar

A long-time basketball coach, Sage also published works on the sociology of sport.

(24:53)

Salter, Michael (AUS/CAN) – Scholar

A professor at the University of Windsor, Salter was an active member of the International Society for the History of Physical Education and Sport (ISHPES), including as editor of its book series on Sport in Global Society.

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Samaranch, Juan Antonio (1920-2010) (ESP) – IOC President

Businessman, diplomat and the longest serving president of the IOC from 1980 to 2001.

(11:57)

Schamasch, Patrick (FRA – Medical Director

Schamasch was medical director for the 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics. In 1993, he joined the IOC and medical director, serving until 2012.

(17:07)

Scherer, Karl Adolf (GER) – Journalist

From 1958 until 1994, Scherer worked for the German sports news agency Sport-Informations-Dienst. He also worked for the German Wrestling Federation (DRB) from 1972 until 1996. In 1972 and 1976, he was the editor-in-chief of the official reports of the German Olympic Committee.

(25:26)

Schmidt, Beth (USA) - Journalist (print and television)

A reporter for Sports Illustrated magazine for three years, Schmidt then moved to ABC Sports to serve as their Director of Research.

(15:30)

Schmitt, Pal (HUN) – Olympian, Sports Administrator, IOC Member

As a fencer, Schmitt competed in the Olympics of 1964, 1968 and 1972, twice earning gold medals in the team epee events. He was secretary-general of the Hungarian Olympic Committee from 1983-1988 and served as Hungarian under-secretary of sports from 1981-1990. He was elected an IOC member in 1983 and served on the executive board 1991-1995. He was also president of the World Olympians Association (WOA) from 1999 until 2007.

(27:37)

Schormann, Klaus (GER) – Sports Administrator

Schormann has served as president of the German Association for Modern Pentathlon beginning in 1984 and president of the International Union of Modern Pentathlon (UIPM) beginning in 1993.

(10:36)

Schupp, Jean-Claude (FRA) – Sports Administrator, Marketing

Schupp was executive director of the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) from 1992 until 2004. A long-time employee of Adidas, for whom he was director of international relations, Schupp was also involved with the International Mind Sports Association.

(18:03)

Scott, Bob (GBR) – Businessman

Scott led two unsuccessful bids to bring the 1996 and 2000 Olympics to Manchester. However, he did land the 2002 Commonwealth Games for the city.

(16:26)

Seizinger, Katja (GER) - Olympian

Very successful Alpine skier who competed at three Olympic Winter Games from 1992-1998, winning 3 gold medals and 2 bronze.

(23:19)

Semotiuk, Darwin (CAN) - Scholar

Semotiuk, a native of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, with degrees in physical education and kinesiology, has taught at the university level. He is also known for his work promoting the University Games.

(49:22)

Sibandze, David (SWZ) - One-time IOC Member

Sibandze was embroiled in the Salt Lake City 2002 scandal involving improper gifts given to IOC officials by the Salt Lake City bid committee. Mr. Sibandze resigned from the IOC in 1999.

(17:55)

Siperco, Alexandru (ROM) – Sports Administrator, IOC Member

Siperco was president of the Romanian Olympic Committee from 1953 until 1959. He was elected a member of the IOC in 1955 and served until his death in 1998. He was a member of the Executive Board 1979-1986.

(54:03)

Skinner, Jonty (RSA) - Swimmer, Coach

Skinner, a South African swimming world record-holder in the 100-meter freestyle, currently coaches at the University of Alabama.

(54:00)

Skladanowska, Kamilla (POL) – Olympian

Skladanowska competed in foil fencing at four Olympics: 1968, 1972, 1976 and 1980.

(16:05)

Skoblikova, Lidiya (RUS) – Olympian, Coach, Sports Administrator

Skoblikova holds the record for winning the most Olympic gold medals in speed skating, having earned two at the 1960 Winter Games and four more in 1964, when she swept all of the women’s speed skating events. She also competed at the 1968 Winter Olympics. She was the head coach of Russian national speed skating team and, for twelve years, was a president of the Russian Skating Federation.

(56:30)

Smith, John (USA) - Olympian, Athletics Coach

Smith won the gold in both the 400-meter and 4×400-meter relay at the 1971 Pan American Games in Cali, Colombia. Since retiring from competition, he works as a sprint coach, having trained Maurice Greene and Ato Boldon, among others.

(19:34)

Sotelo, Jose (SPA) – Sports Administrator

Sotelo began working at the IOC in 1978. He became head of the IOC press office and was an associate of IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch for more than 20 years.

(32:06)

Spence, Mike (USA) – Journalist

A journalist, Spence covered the activities of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) for the Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph.

(13:12)

Sprogis, Peter (GBR) – Marketing

A basketball fanatic born in Canada, Sprogis was a founding managing director of Prisma Sports and Media. Before that, he was managing director of ISL Television.

(21:00)

Stankovic, Borislav (SRB) - Basketball Player/Coach, IOC Member

Involved at all levels of basketball from player to coach to administrator, Stankovic is frequently credited with encouraging European baskeball players to try out for the NBA. He has been an IOC Member since 1988.

(21:21)

Stupp, Howard Michael (CAN) – Olympian, Sports Administrator

Stupp competed in Greco-Roman wrestling at the 1976 Olympics. In 1984, he joined the IOC’s legal department and rose to become director of legal affairs until retiring in 2017.

(27:44)

Tarasov, Anatoly (RUS) – Coach

Tarasov is credited with creating the ice hockey program of the Soviet Union. He coached the USSR Olympic team in 1960, 1964, 1968 and 1972, leading his team to third place in 1960 and the Olympic championship three times.

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Taylor, Frank (GBR) – Journalist

As a sports writer for British newspapers, Taylor covered every Olympics from Rome 1960 through Barcelona 1992. He also served as president of AIPS (Association Internationale de la Presse Sportive) beginning in 1974.

(20:11)

Valyukevich, Gennady (BLR) – Athlete

Valyukevich was a triple jumper. His son, Dmitry, followed in his father’s footsteps, competing in the triple jump at the 2004 and 2008 Olympics, first representing Belarus and then Slovakia.

(31:44)

Vazquez Rana, Mario (MEX) – Sports Administrator, IOC Member

Vazquez Rana was president of the Mexican National Olympic Committee from 1974 until 2001. He led the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) from 1979 to 2012 and was chairman of the Pan American Sports Organisation (PASO) from 1975 until his death in 2015. Vazquez Rana was a member of the IOC from 1991 until 2012. He was chairman of Olympic Solidarity 2002-2012.

(18:32)

Veracierto, Jose Vallarino (1920-2001) (URU) - Sports Administrator, IOC member

Before his election to the IOC in 1978, Mr. Vallarino held many positions in Uruguay’s sports institutions including serving as a member of its volleyball, swimming and football federations, as well as holding the presidency of the Uruguay Olympic Committee.

(5:38)

Verschoth, Anita (GER) - Journalist

Verschoth served as Sports Illustrated magazine’s resident expert on the Olympic Games having covered both the Summer and Winter Games beginning in 1964. Her particular areas of expertise are athletics and skiing.

(12:58)

von Schoeller, Philipp (AUT) – IOC Member

A show jumper in his younger days, von Schoeller was a member of the IOC from 1977 until 2000.

(21:42)

Voy, Dr. Robert (USA) - Medical Doctor

Voy was a former chief medical officer of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and director of Sports Medicine in Science 1983-1989. Voy was responsible for the USOC’s drug testing program, but resigned in 1989 when he felt that the USOC wasn’t as serious as it should have been about stopping the use of drugs in sports. At the time of the interview, Voy was in private medical practice in sports and general medicine.

(13:00)

Walker, Leroy (USA) – Coach, Sports Administrator

Walker was the coach of the United States men’s track and field team for the 1976 Olympics. He was president of the Athletics Congress (now USA Track & Field) from 1984 to 1988. From 1992 to 1996, Walker was the president of the United States Olympic Committee.

(23:50)

Warner, Jack (TRI) - Sports Administrator

Warner has been a member of FIFA since the 1980s.

(5:47)

Weinberg, Herb (USA) – Historian, Journalist

Weinberg has spent a lifetime covering the Olympic Games and the Olympic Movement. Several of his articles have appeared in the Journal of Olympic History.

(38:08)

Wendl, Karel (CZE) – Historian

The author of many articles about Olympic history, Wendl began working for the IOC in 1994. He was the director of the Olympic Studies and Research Centre.

(20:09)

Wigger, Lones (USA) - Olympian

Wigger was a member of the Olympic shooting team in 1964, 1968,1972 and 1980 winning two gold medals and a silver in Olympic competition.

(15:03)

Wilcox, Ralph (GBR) - Scholar

Wilcox’s area of specialization is sports history and comparative sports studies.

(45:08)

Wolf, Norbert (GER) – Scholar, Sports Administrator

Wolf was secretary-general of the German Table Tennis Association (1982-1990), secretary-general of the German Sports Confederation (1990-1994) and secretary-general of the German Olympic Society (1994-1998). His published works have emphasized sports in schools.

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(44:44)

Woltmann, Bernard (POL) – Scholar

Woltmann was a council member of ISHPES (The International Society for the History of Physical Education and Sport) from 1989 until 2009.

(8:25)

Worrall, James (CAN) – Athlete, Sports Administrator, IOC Member

Worrall competed in both hurdle events at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. He served as president of the Canadian Olympic Committee from 1961 to 1968. He was elected a member of the IOC in 1967 and served until 1989, including four years as a member of the Executive Board (1974-1978).

(31:31)

Wu, C.K. (TPE) – Sports Administrator, IOC Member

Wu Ching-Kuo first became an executive member of the AIBA (International Amateur Boxing Association) in 1982. In 2006, he was chosen as AIBA’s president and served in that position until 2017. He was elected to be a member of the IOC in 1988 and joined the Executive Board from 2012 until 2017.

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