Pierre de Coubertin

Pierre de Coubertin was strongly against women's participation in the Olympic Games and advocated that their only role was to award prizes to winners.

Politiken·Denmark· 2026-02-17

Pierre de Coubertin aimed to restore ancient Olympic ideals in international sports by organizing the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 in Athens.

Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·Estonia· 2026-02-13

Pierre de Coubertin is quoted regarding the importance of participation in the Olympic Games.

Le Monde·France· 2026-02-07

Pierre de Coubertin was instrumental in establishing the modern Olympic Games, including the Winter Olympics.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-02-06

Pierre de Coubertin is recognized as the founder of the modern Olympic Games.

Süddeutsche Zeitung·Germany· 2026-02-06

Pierre de Coubertin is known as the founder of the modern Olympic movement and played a key role in the organization of the first Winter Olympics in Chamonix.

Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·Ukraine· 2026-02-06

Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympic Games, taught that the important thing is not to win, but to participate.

San Marino RTV (News)·San Marino· 2025-10-25

The original manuscript of the Olympic Manifesto written by Pierre de Coubertin was sold for $8.8 million.

ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·Israel· 2025-09-19

Pierre de Coubertin is known as the father of the modern Olympic Games.

Adevărul·Romania· 2025-09-01

Pierre de Coubertin was the founder of the Olympic Games and the brainchild behind the Bouclier trophy.

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-07-01

Pierre de Coubertin is recognized as the father of the modern Olympic Games.

15min – major Lithuanian news website·Lithuania· 2025-06-23

Pierre de Coubertin founded the International Olympic Committee in 1894.

El Comercio·Peru· 2025-06-23

Pierre de Coubertin is known as the founder of the modern Olympic Games.

Süddeutsche Zeitung·Germany· 2025-05-23

Pierre de Coubertin is noted for his role in the revival of the Olympics, which popularized the use of timing devices.

Corriere della Sera·Italy· 2025-05-08

Pierre de Coubertin's idea for reviving the Olympic Games aimed to promote peace and understanding among nations.

Kathimerini·Greece· 2025-04-05

San Marino commemorates Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympics.

San Marino RTV (News)·San Marino· 2025-04-04

San Marino honors Pierre De Coubertin by unveiling a commemorative stone to celebrate the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace.

San Marino RTV (News)·San Marino· 2025-04-02

Pierre De Coubertin is celebrated as the founder of the Modern Olympic Games.

San Marino RTV (News)·San Marino· 2025-04-02

Pierre de Coubertin was the founder of the modern Olympic Games and the youngest president of the IOC at age 33.

Clarín·Argentina· 2025-03-22

Pierre de Coubertin was the youngest president of the International Olympic Committee before Kirsti Koventri, having been appointed at the age of 33.

Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·Montenegro· 2025-03-20

Coubertin is recognized as the founder of the modern Olympic Games.

Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·Estonia· 2025-03-20

Pierre de Coubertin is known as the founder of the modern Olympic Games.

Index.hu·Hungary· 2025-03-20

Pierre de Coubertin proposed reviving the Olympic Games in 1896 but opposed women's participation until his death.

El Universal·Mexico· 2025-03-03

Pierre de Coubertin was an educator and historian who advocated for the revival of the Olympic Games.

Kathimerini·Greece· 2025-02-26

Pierre de Coubertin was a French promoter of the modern Olympic Games.

El Comercio·Peru· 2025-02-17