Pierre de Courbertin

Pierre de Coubertin was a French educator and historian best known for founding the modern Olympic Games in 1896. He believed in promoting physical education and sports as a way to foster international peace and understanding. Coubertin advocated the values of fair play, competition, and excellence through sports. His vision was to unite nations through athletic achievement, and he famously introduced the Olympic motto "Citius, Altius, Fortius," meaning "Faster, Higher, Stronger." Coubertin's contributions have had a lasting impact on the role of sports in society and the celebration of athletic excellence worldwide.