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现代奥运之父

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现代奥运之父

作者:袁芳

来源:《中学生英语·中考指导版》2015年第09期

皮埃尔·德·顾拜旦(Le baron Pierre De Coubertin,1863~1937),是法国著名教育家、国际体育活动家、教育学家和历史学家、现代奥林匹克运动的发起人。1896年至1925年,他曾任国际奥林匹克委员会主席,并设计了奥运会会徽和奥运会会旗。由于他对奥林匹克不朽的

功绩,被誉为现代“奥林匹克之父”。

Pierre de Coubertin was born on January 1, 1863 in Paris. He was born in a rich family. His father was a famous painter. Very early in life he showed his interest in literature, history and the problems of education and sociology. He liked sports very much, such as boxing, fencing, horse-riding, and he was good at hockey and football.

1863年1月1日顾拜旦出生于巴黎的一个富有的贵族家庭。他父亲是一位知名画家。他早期对文学、历史、教育和社会学的问题很感兴趣。他热爱体育运动,比如拳击、击剑和骑马,尤其擅长曲棍球和足球。

During 1875 to 1881, archaeologists continuously discovered the cultural heritage sites of ancient Greek Olympic Games,which aroused Pierre’s great interest and concern.

从1875年到1881年,考古学家在希腊连续发掘出古代奥运会的文物遗址,这引起了皮埃尔的兴趣和关注。

In 1890, he had an opportunity to visit the Olympus hill—the birthplace of ancient Olympics. He believed the spirit of th e ancient Olympic sports can promote international sports’ development.

在1890年,他终于有机会访问希腊的奥林匹亚山——古代奥林匹克运动的发源地。他认为宏扬古代奥林匹克精神可以促进国际体育运动的发展。

On Dec. 25, 1892, Pierre de Coubertin delivered a lecture,in which he put forward “Revive the Olympic Games”.

1892年12月25日,皮埃尔·德·顾拜旦发表演讲,在演讲中首次提出“复兴奥林匹克运动”。

In 1894,the International PE Conference was held in Paris. It’s decided the first modern Olympics would be held in Greece and the Olympics would be held every four years.

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