Articles of category "Pierre de Coubertin medal"

Pierre de Fredy, Baron de Coubertin is the full name of the founder of the International Olympic Committee. Born on the 1st of January 1863 he grew up to be a French Educator and a historian. The Pierre de Coubertin medal in the Olympics has a great value and respect so much so that the athletes consider it far more prestigious than gold or any other medal. This medal was instated in the year 1964.

Have you ever heard the name of Baron Pierre de Coubertin? He was the real founder of the International Olympic Committee and the modern Olympic Games in the year 1896. To commemorate his contribution in the field of international sports the Pierre de Coubertin medal, also known as the De Coubertin medal, is rendered to the atheletes who are found to demosntrate the best specimen of the spirit of sportsmanship in Olympic events.