Classical Studies 2300 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: 1896 Summer Olympics, Pierre De Coubertin, Olympic Games
6 May 2016
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How does the practice of ancient athletics relate to the science of modern athletic training. 2008 beijing olympics: 4. 7 billion viewers (over 60% of the worlds population) First modern olympics (april 6-15th, 1896 in athens, greece) Excavations at olympia: 1875-1881 (14 nations, 8 events, founded by pierre de. He believed in the value of sport but did not originally think we needed olympics, then he changed his mind. Amateurism (a way to promote a leadist ideology, only those who can compete are those who are rich enough to be able to train and not work) Sacred truce of the games- olympics may promote peace and improved international relations (idea of temporary peace), partially false. Olympic creed: the most important thing in the olympic games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not have conquered but to have fought well.
