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Pierre, baron de Coubertin
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What is the history of the Olympics?
The first Olympic Games consisted of a singular event: a footrace.
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How are sports chosen for the Olympics?
Even tug-of-war once held its own as a respected Olympic sport.
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Pierre, baron de Coubertin
Pierre, baron de Coubertin.
Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. (digital file no. 3c22269)