Research Network Chair
Jörg Krieger is Associate Professor of Sport and Body Culture at Aarhus University and holds a professor II position at the University Inland Norway. In his research, he examines the historical evolution of elite sport and seeks to understand power relations and the institutionalization of ethical standards in the Olympic Movement. His main research topics are the relationship between politics and international sport, anti-doping, athlete activism, and women in sport. He has written several books on international elite sport, including National Symbols and the Olympic Games, Power and Politics in World Athletics (both with Routledge), Women in the Olympics and Dope Hunters (both with Commonground).
Jörg is the Chair of the Sport & Society Research Network, the International Network for Doping Research, and the Lillehammer Olympic & Paralympic Studies Centre. He has advised and collaborated with governing bodies of sport, independent sport organizations and political institutions such as the United Nation's Department of Economic and Social Affairs and the Council of Europe.