The International Society of Olympic Historians (ISOH) is a non-profit organization founded in 1991 with the purpose of promoting and studying the Olympic Movement and the Olympic Games.
The ISOH publishes the Journal of Olympic History (JOH, formerly Citius, Altius, Fortius) three times a year. ==History== The International Society of Olympic Historians (ISOH) was formed as the result of a meeting in London, England in December 1991.
On Thursday, 5 December 1991, a group of potential members met at the Duke of Clarence, a small pub in the Kensington section of London.
Other members are collectors of Olympic memorabilia, such as Raleigh DeGeer Amyx. ==See also== Sports history organizations ==References== Sources consulted Endnotes ==External links== ISOH.org – official website Sports organizations established in 1991 History of the Olympics Historical societies International non-profit organizations 1991 establishments in England
This purpose is achieved primarily through research into their history, through the gathering of historical and statistical data concerning the Olympic Movement and Olympic Games, through the publication of the research via journals and other publications, and through the cooperation of the membership. From its inception to 2000, Ian Buchanan has been the president of the ISOH.
In 2000, this function was taken over by Bill Mallon.
From 2004 to 2012 Dr.
From 2004 to 2012 Dr.
Karl Lennartz (Germany) and from 2012 to 2020 David Wallechinsky (United States) served as presidents.
Karl Lennartz (Germany) and from 2012 to 2020 David Wallechinsky (United States) served as presidents.
Since 2020 the archaeologist and sports historian Dr.
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