Bill Mallon

William James Mallon (born February 2, 1952) is an American orthopedic surgeon, former professional golfer and a historian of the Olympic Games.

Early life and education Mallon was born in Paterson, New Jersey. He studied at Duke University and graduated magna cum laude with an A.B. in math and physics. Mallon played in the 1977 U.S. Open, finishing 53rd. He was also on the editorial staff of Golf Digest.

Medical career During his golf career in the 1970s, Mallon injured his shoulder and required surgery, which he said helped him become interested in medicine. After retiring from golf, Mallon became an orthopedic surgeon specializing in complex shoulder reconstructions. He also served as the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. He did a fellowship with Richard Hawkins at the University of Western Ontario.

Olympics historian Mallon is a notable historian of the Olympic Games. By 2022 he had written 24 books on the subject. He is a member of the International Society of Olympic Historians Mallon is also the founder of Olympedia, an online encyclopedia website owned by the International Olympic Committee compiling data on the history of the Olympics. He was awarded the Olympic Order in 2001.