Pierre de Coubertin

His Excellency Pierre de Coubertin
Coubertin by the mid-1920s
2nd President of the International Olympic Committee
In office 1896–1925
Preceded by	Demetrios Vikelas
Succeeded by	Godefroy de Blonay (acting)
Honorary President of the IOC
In office 1922 – 2 September 1937
Preceded by	Position established
Succeeded by	Vacant, next held by Sigfrid Edström (1952)
Personal details
Born	Charles Pierre de Frédy (1863-01-01)1 January 1863 Paris, France
Died	2 September 1937(1937-09-02) (aged 74) Geneva, Switzerland
Spouse	Marie Rothan
Children	2
Alma mater	Paris Institute of Political Studies
Signature

Olympic medal record
Art competitions
	1912 Stockholm	Literature

Charles Pierre de Frédy, Baron de Coubertin (French: [ʃaʁl pjɛʁ də fʁedi baʁɔ̃ də kubɛʁtɛ̃]; 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, co-founder of the International Olympic Committee, and its second president. He is known as the father of the modern Olympic Games. He was particularly active in promoting the introduction of sport in French schools.

Born into a French aristocratic family, he became an academic and studied a broad range of topics, most notably education and history. He graduated with a degree in law and public affairs from the Paris Institute of Political Studies (Sciences Po).^[1] It was at Sciences Po that he came up with the idea of reviving the Olympic Games.^[2]

The Pierre de Coubertin medal (also known as the Coubertin medal or the True Spirit of Sportsmanship medal) is an award given by the International Olympic Committee to athletes who demonstrate the spirit of sportsmanship in the Olympic Games.