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Ian Ritchie is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Brock University. His research interests include the use of performance-enhancing substances in high-performance sports, particularly in relation to the Olympic Games. He has critically examined the development of anti-doping policies in sport, focusing on the creation of Olympic doping rules post-World War II. Ritchie's work also explores gender construction in sports, specifically the history of 'sex testing' policies within the Olympic Games. He has published various works, including his co-authored book, 'Fastest, Highest, Strongest: Critique High-Performance Sport' with Rob Beamish, which delves into the evolution of anti-doping measures and the associated cultural values in sports. Ritchie is actively involved in academic discourse and research pertaining to the intersection of sports, sociology, and public policy, contributing to journals and conferences on topics related to doping, sports history, and sociological aspects of sports.
This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.