Welcome to The Olympiad News delivered to you by the Olympiad’s Press Corps! The 2022 International History Olympiad has concluded, The Olympiad News articles are archived below.
You can view the official International History Olympiad At the Buzzer Episode here.
Battery Exam Taken
On July 25th, the first day of the IHO, the infamous and dreaded Battery Exam was taken. The Exam was a mandatory part of the Olympiad, necessary in order to determine the overall winner of the Olympiad. The Exam consisted of 400 multiple-choice questions, which were divided into 4 sections, each with 100 questions. Students had 30 minutes to finish each section. Each section was on a different part of the world: The first was Europe, the second was Americas/Oceana, the third was Africa, and the [Read More]
The Blitz
As the second event of the second day of the International History Olympiad, the Blitz certainly occurred with a flash. The word ‘blitz’ is the German word for lightning, something that can also be used to describe this exciting event. The event itself consisted of four sections, consisting of two blocks of study time, a multiple choice exam, and a buzzer round. However, there’s an important twist that gives the Blitz its action and uniqueness. Unlike other events, where contestants have weeks to study, the topic [Read More]
Poem on the Flag Ceremony
The colors soared high In so many hues Soaked in hopes Of rising stars Here, to chase a Blitz of clues and honor history, the birth of man To win the gold or snag a bronze Arriving from near, and afar From the seat of Mesopotamia, Iraq to nearby Princeton draped in ivy, topped with laurels that once a Madden inherited And carries on today With pride and honor to chisel a path determined for our children our beloved kin For there’s no better teacher than [Read More]
Opening Ceremony IHO 2022
On July 25, 2022 the Opening Ceremonies for the fourth International History Olympiad commenced, bringing together people from twenty-eight states, fifteen countries, and the territory of Puerto Rico. The ceremony began with a procession of flags, starting with the United States and New Jersey flags, and then proceeding in alphabetical order. As the competitor carrying the flag of Alabama, I was the first state to begin the procession. It is difficult to express the amount of pride I felt as I walked across the stage, representing my state. The International History Olympiad [Read More]
Poem on the Eve of the Olympiad
The night before the Olympiad Stuck in the room with mom and dad Can’t wait to see what tomorrow holds Boy, am I excited to see the golds! Can’t wait for this dark to pass And see the light of the excited mass Sahil Elementary Division, Maryland