Ansgar Molzberger

Dr. Ansgar Molzberger is a researcher at the Institute for Sports History at the German Sport University Cologne. He is actively involved in academic research, curatorial projects, and editorial work, with a strong focus on German and international sports history. His affiliations include the Olympic Studies Centre and collaborations with key researchers such as Stephan Wassong and Caroline Meier.

• Institution: German Sport University Cologne
• Unit: Institute for Sports History
• Role: Researcher and Project Lead
• Collaborations: Center for Olympic Studies, Regional Association of Rhineland

His research interests center on 20th-century sports history, particularly during the Nazi era, Olympic history, and biographical studies of influential sports figures like Carl Diem, Peco Bauwens, and Grete Busch. He investigates themes of internationality, sports governance, and the cultural significance of sports in Germany and beyond.

The trends in his recent publications show a consistent focus on historical documentation, biographical research, and the political dimensions of sport. His work spans monographs, online reference entries, exhibition development, and critical reviews of emerging research in indigenous and Nordic sports. He also contributes to public discourse through media commentary on Olympic protests and sports memorabilia.

Dr. Molzberger has participated in numerous research projects, including externally funded initiatives on Olympic perspectives and the history of the German Sport University. He has co-edited special journal issues and contributes to academic publication series.

He is involved in curating the annual 'BIG on Stage' performance series, which explores movement, staging, and design, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach to sports and culture. His editorial role in the publication series of the Olympic Studies Centre further demonstrates his commitment to advancing scholarly communication in sports history.