"Winning medals wasn’t the point of the Olympics. It’s the participating that counts."
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As quoted in "The Olympics — Where Are They Headed?", in 'Awake!' magazine (8 February 1977)
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Pierre de Coubertin
Pierre de Frédy, Baron de Coubertin (born Pierre de Frédy; 1 January 1863 – 2 September 1937, also known as Pierre de Coubertin and Baron de Coubertin) was a French educator and historian, and founder of the International Olympic Committee, as well as its second President. He is considered the father of the modern Olympic Games.
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