John J. MacAloon, AM’74, PhD’80, cofounded Olympic studies, revitalized an 80-year-old master’s program, and taught hundreds of students in the Soc Core.

Rhythmic gymnast Liza Merenzon, Class of 2023, took a trip to Tokyo before her retirement.

Naomy Grand’Pierre, ’19, aims to represent Haiti at the Rio de Janeiro games.

Once a favored Soviet leisure spot, Sochi tries to transform ­itself for the Olympics.