Articles related to "Coubertin"

For a minority, winning is not everything, here we take a look at two people who showcased outstanding sportsmanship while competing at the Olympics.

Brainchild of Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the first modern Olympics of 1896 were embroiled in politics and aroused opposition but were ultimately crowned with success.

Use 2010's Vancouver Games to teach history, social studies, globalization, ethics, Greece, Model UN. Beyond just sport, explore the Olympic Charter's humanitarian values

The modern Olympic games has grown from a small event in which 245 competitors took part to a multi media, multi million pound sporting extravaganza.

Their revival conceived in an 1833 poem, it took more than sixty years for the Olympic Games to become reality in 1896 Athens.

Montreal, Quebec, reveals a special spirit to visitors. Sightseeing at the French-speaking city's top landmarks provides a diverse and fun Montreal photography vacation.

First introduced as an Olympic sport in the Athens 1896 Games, the Marathon was won by the Greek water-carrier, Spiros Louis.

Need a family-friendly vacation destination? Look no further than Montreal, Canada.

Gain access to 34 area museums and major attractions for three days at a cost of $50 with public transportation included. It's a real Montreal, Quebec travel bargain.

Montreal's East End Hochelaga/Maisonneuve district, HoMa, offers a number of fun things to do.

Travelers to Eastern Canada's largest city find boat rides, walking paths, swimming in an Olympic Pool, ice skating and snowshoeing in public parks all over the city.