Olympic revival and emergence of olympism Flashcards
What elevates the modern Games above other modern world championships?
The Olympic Games’ connection with history has, in part, elevated its reputation beyond that of other modern world championships
When was the modern Olympic revival? and was it the first
Numerous attempts prior to 1896 to revive the Olympic Games
What 2 pre 1896 revivals had the most impact?
. Uk- much wenlock
. Greek revival by Zappas
When was the first literary mention of the ancient Games after its demis?
Robert Garnier (1594’s play about julio ceasar
Who first called for an Olympic revival in Greece?
Panagiotis Soutsos (1806 – 1868)
Publicly called for an Olympic revival numerous times
. wrote poems about the ancient Games and promoted its revival and made speeches/ wrote articles
Who was also a key figure in the revival of the Games in Greece?
Evangelis Zappas
.1856: Zappas petitions the Greek government to re-establish the Olympic Games
When was the first pre revival of the Games and the name?
1859 Zappas Olympic Games
Explain the 1859 Zappas Olympic Games
Considered by some to be first genuine revival of the Ancient Olympic Games
. Zappas mostly paid for the Games
What role did Britain play in lobbying for a revival of the Games?
. William Penny Brookes
. A physician from Much Wenlock
1841: Wenlock Agricultural Reading Society
1850: Wenlock Olympian Class -promoted physical wellbeing in area
1850: First annual Olympic competition
What was the connection eween the much wenlock Games and the Zappas?
Zappas Games organisers made honorary members of the Games
. worked together to expand respective Games
What other noteworthy pre Olympic events were there?
. Liverpool olympic festival
. National Olympic Games in london 1866
. Zappas Olympics (ii) left funding for it after death
Who is touted with the revival of the modern Games?
Pierre Baron de Coubertin
. visited Wenlock games in 1890
. Longed to see the reformation of the French education system to see physical fitness among French schoolboys due to french loss in last war
What was discussed when Coubertin visited Wenlock games in 1890?
It was during this visit that Brookes first discussed with Coubertin his ‘dream to revive the Olympic Games on an international basis’
When was the first Olympic congress and what did it result in?
. 1894 in Paris
. presented idea of modern movement
. created Olympic atmosphere
. decision made to stage first Games in Athens
. IOC created current president was first host of the city
What was the basis of modern Olympism put forward by Coubertin?
To ‘create a way of life based on the joy found in effort, the educational value of good example and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles…’
