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Harry Gordon
A celebrated Australian journalist and war correspondent, he also became one of the most respected historians of the Olympic Games. His career stretched from frontline reporting to major newsroom leadership, giving his books the authority of someone who had truly seen history up close.
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by Harry Gordon
About the author
Born Henry Alfred Gordon in 1925, he built a long career in Australian journalism as a war correspondent, editor, and author. He reported from major conflicts and later held senior editorial roles, including leading The Sun News-Pictorial and serving as editor-in-chief at major newspaper groups.
He is especially remembered for his deep connection to the Olympic movement. From 1992 until his death in 2015, he served as the official historian of the Australian Olympic Committee, and he wrote extensively about Olympic history alongside his broader work in journalism and public affairs.
Tributes from Australian journalism organizations describe him as one of the standout reporters and editors of his generation. That mix of frontline experience, newsroom leadership, and historical research helped make his writing both vivid and well grounded.