Background of the modern Olympics

Day 13 of Face February Fighting

Modern Olympics over 100 years old......

Baron Pierre de Coubertain was the founder of the modern Olympic movement.

He wanted to promote friendship and unity through sport.




He visited the Public Schools of England (Rugby school) and was impressed with what he saw.

He also visited the Cotswold Games and the Dover Games.

Also the Much Wenlock Olympics with Dr Penny Brookes.

First Olympics in Athens 1896 and were strictly amateur





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