Philip Barker

London

Broadcaster, sports historian & author from Trans World Sport launch to freelance columnist https://t.co/Ou80pBrsuL. 8 Olympics(incl Paris) & 4 Olympic W.G.

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Articles

80th Anniversary of VE Day

1 week ago | isoh.org | Philip Barker

80th Anniversary of the VE Dayby Philip BarkerThis week, celebrations have marked the 80th anniversary of the end of the second world war in Europe. When the Olympic Flag was lowered in 1936 at the Closing Ceremony in Berlin, those watching in the stadium could scarcely have foreseen that it would be 12 years before the Olympics were celebrated again. It was nonetheless a time of great international tension.
Do You Hear the People Sing?

Jun 30, 2024 | isoh.org | Philip Barker

DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING? Paris Opening Ceremony defies the rainby Philip Barker at Le TrocadéroAt the climax of a truly unforgettable night, French Olympic heroes Teddy Riner from judo and athlete Marie-Jose Perec carried the final Torches. Triple Olympic champions both, they set the seal on what proved to be a truly unforgettable spectacle, despite heavy rain which fell almost throughout. It was the wettest Opening Ceremony since the 1952 Helsinki Games.
When Coubertin watched cricket in an Olympic context

Oct 29, 2023 | insidethegames.biz | Philip Barker

French nobleman Baron Pierre de Coubertin was such a driving force in the revival of the modern Olympics that it is tempting to consider how he would have reacted to the inclusion of the new sports for Los Angeles 2028. "Cricket has practically no appeal for those who are not British and at least so far, it seems that you must be American to have a taste for baseball and lacrosse is almost exclusively a Canadian game," Coubertin wrote in 1909.
Did the ultimate all-star game happen at Wembley 60 years ago?

Oct 26, 2023 | insidethegames.biz | Philip Barker

The passing of Sir Bobby Charlton last weekend severed one of the last links what was arguably perhaps the greatest single gathering of talent in the history of Wembley Stadium. England played against the Rest of the World 60 years ago this week in a match specially arranged to mark the 100th birthday of the oldest football organisation in the world.
Special song written to celebrate centenary of Los Angeles Coliseum

Oct 24, 2023 | cdn.dmcl.biz | Philip Barker

A song to mark 100 years since the Los Angeles Coliseum opened has been performed by students of University of Southern California (USC). We Came to Bring the Fire was composed by two USC Thornton School of Music graduates. It was selected by Coliseum officials after a special audition to celebrate a stadium used as the centrepiece for both the 1932 and 1984 Olympics, and is set to stage events again during Los Angeles 2028.
Special song written to celebrate centenary of Los Angeles Coliseum

Oct 24, 2023 | insidethegames.biz | Philip Barker

A song to mark 100 years since the Los Angeles Coliseum opened has been performed by students of University of Southern California (USC). We Came to Bring the Fire was composed by two USC Thornton School of Music graduates. It was selected by Coliseum officials after a special audition. "We came to bring the fire, hold it higher, we came to bring the fire, for the fighters, victory," the refrain says. It had been written by former students Ella Collier and Sam Vendig.
USC celebrates centenary of Los Angeles Coliseum with song

Oct 24, 2023 | cdn.dmcl.biz | Philip Barker

A song to mark 100 years since the Los Angeles Coliseum opened has been performed by students of University of Southern California (USC). We Came to Bring the Fire was composed by two USC Thornton School of Music graduates. It was selected by Coliseum officials after a special audition. "We came to bring the fire, hold it higher, we came to bring the fire, for the fighters, victory," the refrain says. It had been written by former students Ella Collier and Sam Vendig.
World Rowing announces judges for Paris 2024 regattas

Oct 24, 2023 | insidethegames.biz | Philip Barker

World Rowing has included former Oxford and Cambridge University boat race umpire Judith Packer in their list of officials for the regatta at the Paris 2024 Olympics. "Having worked with many others on the jury at previous international regattas, I know we have an excellent team to facilitate safe and fair racing for the athletes," Packer said.
Century from De Kock inspires South Africa to huge win over Bangladesh

Oct 24, 2023 | insidethegames.biz | Philip Barker

South Africa moved to second in the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup table behind India after defeating Bangladesh by 149 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. It was their fourth victory in five matches and their superior run rate of 2.37 puts them above New Zealand although both sides have eight points. Quinton de Kock struck a superb 174 from only 140 balls as South Africa reached a towering 382 for 5 in 50 overs after winning the toss.
USC celebrates centenary of Los Angeles Coliseum with song

Oct 24, 2023 | insidethegames.biz | Philip Barker

A song to mark 100 years since the Los Angeles Coliseum opened has been performed by students of University of Southern California (USC). We Came to Bring the Fire was composed by two USC Thornton School of Music graduates. It was selected by Coliseum officials after a special audition. "We came to bring the fire, hold it higher, we came to bring the fire, for the fighters, victory," the refrain says. It had been written by former students Ella Collier and Sam Vendig.