Did the first Youth Olympics really take place in Paris 100 years ago?
This week, the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) are set to open in Gangwon, South Korea. They are the fourth in the series of Winter YOG and the first to be held outside Europe. The concept was devised under the late IOC President Jacques Rogge […]
“A Veritable Ode to Sport”
Paris 2024 announce team leaders for Torch Relay. Paris 2024 President Tony Estanguet has described plans for this year’s Olympic Torch Relay as “a veritable ode to sport,” as leaders of “teams” who are to carry the Flame on specific stages of its journey through France were revealed. […]
Pathway opens to Paris 2024 for Russia and Belarus
The way has been cleared for Russian and Belarusians to compete at Paris 2024 after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board introduced a designation of Individual Neutral Athletes (AINs) this week. Those who “have qualified through the existing qualification systems […]
Torch Song for the LA Coliseum
The Centenary of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum has been marked with a commemorative song. composed by the University of Southern California (USC). “We Came to Bring the Fire,” composed by two former students of the University of Southern California (USC) Thornton Music school. […]
2024 Torch Lighting and Greek Itinerary
Tokyo single sculls champion Stefanos Ntouskos has been chosen as the first torchbearer for Paris 2024 in Ancient Olympia next year. Ntouskos is the first rower chosen to launch the Relay in the Ancient Stadium on April 16 after the Flame is lit from the rays of the sun although fellow sculler […]
David Miller Awarded IOC de Coubertin Medal
David Miller has become the latest ISOH member awarded the International Olympic Committee’s Pierre de Coubertin Medal in recognition of his efforts to promote the Olympic Movement. The presentation was made by former IOC Vice President Sir Craig Reedie at a Ceremony in […]
Farewell to Ingomar Weiler, “A Universal Scholar”
ISOH was very saddened this week to learn of the passing of Ingomar Weiler. As you will be aware we formally announced our intention to present him with the ISOH Lifetime Achievement award during our General Assembly in Colorado Springs earlier in the month. […]
Good Morning America! 2023 ISOH General Assembly in Colorado Springs
Beautiful autumnal sunshine accompanied the ISOH General Assembly in Colorado Springs over the weekend of 6 to 8 October. It was the first time in our history that a full, stand-alone General Assembly (GA) […]
ISOH founder member Peter Matthews passes away
We are saddened to announce the passing of ISOH founder member Peter Matthews, who has died aged 78. He was one of the most respected historians of athletics and Olympic sport. Best known for his work in chronicling athletics, […]
Prof. Dr. Ingomar Weiler Wins 2023 ISOH Lifetime Award
The International Society of Olympic Historians proudly announces the recipient of the ISOH Lifetime Award for 2023: Prof. Dr. Ingomar Weiler. This prestigious award recognizes Mr. Weiler’s exceptional contributions to the Olympic […]