Grégory Quin

Dr. Grégory Quin is an Honorary Visiting Research Fellow at De Montfort University in the School of Humanities, Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities. He is affiliated with the International Centre for Sports History and Culture, where he conducts research on the international dimensions of modern sports history in Europe.

• PhD from University of Lausanne (Switzerland) and University Paris Descartes (France)
• MSc in History from University of Strasbourg (France)
• MSc in Sport Science from University of Strasbourg (France)

His research focuses on the history of sports in Europe from the 19th to the 20th century, particularly rhythmic gymnastics, football during the interwar period, and post-1945 sports medicine. He utilizes extensive archival research from institutions such as FIFA, UEFA, IOC, and national archives. His work often explores themes of gender, politics, and transnational exchange in sports.

The most recent articles highlight a consistent trend in European sports history, with strong emphasis on comparative and transnational analysis. His publications cover subfields such as Cold War sports diplomacy, gender verification in athletics, professionalization of football, and institutional development in gymnastics. The keywords reflect a deep engagement with Sports History, European History, and Gender Studies, with recurring methodological use of archival sources.

Grégory Quin has received research grants from prestigious organizations including UEFA and CEOF, supporting his archival and collaborative work. He actively contributes to the academic community by co-organizing international conferences on 20th-century sports history, such as those on European football and Cold War sports. While no formal students are listed, his role involves mentoring through collaborative research and academic events.

He is a core member of the International Centre for Sports History and Culture at DMU, which serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research on global sports history. The center supports projects involving international archives and comparative methodologies.