Putting Russia's Ban in Historical Perspective: A Curated Interview
Journal: Journal of Olympic Studies
Year: 2023

RIDER: One of the best things about working in higher education is the immediate access you get to a vibrant intellectual community. At conferences, in meetings, even down the corridor from your office, you are easily able to meet people with fascinating perspectives on the world we live in today. After the escalation of Russia's war with Ukraine in February 2022, and the subsequent decision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to ban Russian athletes from the Olympic Games, I formed my