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Emeritus professor Brian Stoddart is an Australian academic who was the vice-chancellor of La Trobe University between 2005 and 2006. [1] He is a well-known commentator on sporting matters, [2] being involved in the foundation of the Australian Institute of Sport [3] and being the author of many books exploring the history and importance of sports in society. [4] [5]

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References

  1. Rood, David (24 December 2005). "La Trobe 'flatline' has to go: new chief". The Age. Melbourne. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
  2. BUCKLE, GREG; SEWELL, ELIZA (10 January 2016). "Da Boss". Herald Sun. p. 27.
  3. Fickling, David (24 February 2003). "Sea change". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
  4. Book catalogue
  5. Raghavan, Nikhil (17 April 2016). "'Madras is a fabulously evocative city'". The Hindu.