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A sporting genius. That's how Pierre de Coubertin is presented in an exhibition at United States Olympic and Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs. It emphasizes the legacy of the Baron, the renovator of the modern Olympic Games, but also a lesser-known part of his life: his trips to the United States in 1889 and 1893which enabled him to rally many people to his vision, including " two US presidents and the presidents of several of the most prestigious American universities Objects such as first editions of Coubertin's works and the first Olympic medal of the modern era are also presented to the public.
The exhibition should start touring in 2027 in museums and universities who welcomed Coubertin during his two trips to the United States, eventually ending up at Los Angeles in spring 2028. « The global impact of Pierre de Coubertin cannot be overstated, and it is very inspiring to see how The American academic community mobilized to support his vision. during these two long journeys across our country, assures historian George Hirthler. Thanks to the United States Olympic and Paralympic Museum, the story of the origins of the United States team and the Olympic Games takes on a new dimension here. »
Gary Rhodes, president of the Pierre de Coubertin Committee of the United States (USPCC), also emphasized the extraordinary story of Coubertin's American allies and their efforts to contribute to the launch of the modern Olympic GamesFollowing this bold and unprecedented initiative, we look forward to sharing this story with universities and higher education institutions across the country as we approach LA28. »
