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Amazing Moments: Pierre de Coubertin ignites the modern Olympic movement In 1896 the first Olympic Games of the Modern Era were held in Athens, Greece thanks to the conviction of Pierre de Coubertin. |
All-Access Interns presents the poem "Amazing Awaits" with commentary from athletes and USOC staff members.
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New White House Office of Olympic, Paralympic and Youth Sports opens This permanent White House office will promote the values of the Olympic Movement and encourage increased youth participation in athletics. The primary function of the Office will be to enhance awareness of the Olympic Movement through promotion of its fundamental principles at the federal level. |
Terris Tiller's blog from the International Olympic Academy "The International Olympic Academy provided a wonderful reminder of why you dream of becoming an Olympian as a kid. And after attending the IOA's 49th Session for Young Participants, I'm determined to help keep those dreams alive for our resident athletes, for the kids I coach, for the friends I made in Olympia, and for maintaining the general Olympic spirit at the OTC." |
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April Holmes inspires minority students with Olympic ideals Holmes, who won a gold medal in the 100-meter dash at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games, was the featured motivational speaker at the U.S. Olympic Committee's (USOC) Finding Leaders Among Minorities Everywhere (F.L.A.M.E.) program. During her presentation, Holmes emphasized several of the Olympic values --- displaying universal respect, pushing for peace, and creating a standard of friendship, solidarity and fair play. |
Jr. Olympic Skills finalists showcase talents on, off field The finalists, ages 8 to 13, competed in skills competitions in basketball, soccer, tennis and track and field. These young athletes, who came from all over the United States and Puerto Rico, advanced to the finals by winning their age and gender category at one of 130 regional events. More than 1.6 million competitors participated in the program, which emphasizes fair and friendly play and promotes an active lifestyle. |
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The United States Olympic Commitee celebrates the Olympic movement at Community Day at the Colorado Springs Training Center. |
Sport in Communities: The Role of U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Sites The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Sites are unique as they offer world-class training and competition facilities to National Governing Bodies (NGBs) and athletes who might not have ready access to such resources. |
