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Dr. David C. Young is a Professor of Classics at the University of Florida since 1989, following a tenure at the University of California, Santa Barbara (1963–1989). He has also held visiting professorships at Stanford University and the University of Michigan. His academic credentials include a B.A. in Greek from the University of Nebraska (1959) and a Ph.D. in Classics from the University of Iowa (1963).
His research focuses on Greek literature, particularly Pindaric poetry, and the history of the Olympic Games. Key contributions include challenging myths about ancient Greek amateurism in athletics and tracing the revival of the modern Olympics. His works blend classical scholarship with sports history, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches.
Award-winning author and educator, Young has received the Lifetime Distinguished Scholar Award from the International Society of Olympic Historians (2007) and multiple teaching honors. His lectures have spanned institutions globally, including Oxford, Cambridge, and venues in Greece. He has also engaged with media, offering over 100 interviews on Olympic topics.
His publications span Pindaric studies (e.g., Three Odes of Pindar) and Olympic histories (e.g., The Modern Olympics: A Struggle for Revival). He co-authored works on ancient athletic records and participated in the International Olympic Academy's programs.
