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Pierre de Coubertin (1863-1937) is called the "Father of the Modern Olympics." He was an historian and educator, but he also had an interest in athletics (his favorite sport was Rugby). de Coubertin is the founder of the International Olympic Committee, the governing body of the modern Olympic Games era, which began in 1896.

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