International Math Olympiad
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, International Math Olympiad has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Jun 2025 on WIRED.
The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) is an annual mathematical competition for pre-university students, and is the oldest of the International Science Olympiads. It is widely regarded as the most prestigious mathematical competition in the world. The first IMO was held in Romania in 1959. It has since been held annually, except in 1980. More than 100 countries participate. Each country sends a team of up to six students, plus one team leader, one deputy leader, and observers.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jun 2025 on WIRED |
| Field | Mathematics, Education |
How do different shows talk about International Math Olympiad?
2 shows discussed International Math Olympiad in these episodes.
- WIRED — 1 episode
Referenced as a benchmark to demonstrate system strength; not evaluated morally, just as a performance yardstick.
Demis Hassabis On The Future of Work in the Age of AI - The Diary Of A CEO — 1 episode
Who talks about International Math Olympiad on podcasts?
Unidentified WIRED interviewer (host of "The Big Interview") brought up International Math Olympiad; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on The Diary Of A CEO.
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- Demis Hassabis On The Future of Work in the Age of AI on WIRED (Jun 2025) — Unidentified WIRED interviewer (host of "The Big Interview")
What is International Math Olympiad mentioned alongside?
International Math Olympiad is most often mentioned alongside Google Deep Mind, Eric Schmidt and Google LLC.
Mentioned together: Google Deep Mind, Eric Schmidt, Google LLC, mechanistic interpretability, room temperature superconductors, Dennis Sabis, isomorphic, system prompting, STEM, desalination