Athens has a new Olympic museum
Athens has a new Olympic museum in Maroussi, the very district which was home to 1896 Olympic marathon champion Spiridon Louis. “We believe that it will support Greece’s contribution in the modern Games. […]
Agnes Keleti oldest Olympic champion turns 100
Ágnes Keleti, the oldest living Olympic champion has celebrated her 100th birthday in Budapest where she received a congratulatory call from IOC President Thomas Bach who told her “We all admire […]
Photographic memories of the Rome Olympics
The year of 2021 marks the centenary of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) and all being well the horses will be in Tokyo, but 60 years ago the equestrian events were held in Rome. […]
Maria Moscholiou, Olympic high priestess has died.
Maria Moscholiou, the longest serving high priestess of the Olympic flame has died in Athens. Moscholiou lit the Flame for four successive Olympic Games from 1968 and for the Winter games in 1976 and 1980. […]
Bach arrives in Tokyo as flame begins Japanese tour
IOC President Thomas Bach has begun his first visit to Japan since the COVID-19 crisis forced the postponement of the Olympics. Bach arrived by chartered plane after observing “additional isolation […]
Journal of Olympic History – Vol. 33/No. 3 – 2025
In recent years, several sport museums across the world have faced severe financial difficulties, revealing the fragility of institutions dedicated to preserving physical sporting culture. 2025 – River & Rowing Museum (RRM), Henley-on-Thames (GBR). Once UK National Heritage Museum […]
Journal of Olympic History – Vol. 33/No. 2 – 2025
The Journal of Olympic History (JOH) is always eagerly anticipated by many ISOH members who maintain a deep and often emotional connection with the Olympic Movement. Our readership is diverse: active competitors and former athletes, IOC members and other sports officials, […]
Journal of Olympic History – Vol. 33/No. 1 – 2025
The International Society of Olympic Historians (ISOH) extends its warmest congratulations to the International Pierre de Coubertin Committee (IPCC) on its 50th anniversary. This milestone is a testament to the Committee’s
remarkable contributions to preserving and promoting the legacy […]
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