The Olympic Games Paris 2024 are being held exactly a century after the Paris 1924 Games, which took place for the second time in the French capital. This historic event owes much to Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympic Games. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) invited media to attend an online roundtable discussion on Pierre de Coubertin. During this event, experts on Pierre de Coubertin explored his vision, motivations, perspectives, and the legacy of his renovator of the Olympic Games. PARTICIPANTS: Alexandra de Navacelle, President of the Pierre de Coubertin Family Association. George Hirthler, Writer, Producer and Sports Historian. Guy Drut, IOC Member, France. Maria Bogner, Head of the Olympic Studies Centre.
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