Description
*Must have access to Rome 1960 by David Maraniss
Formatting Specifics:
Essay should be 4-7 pages in length essay, double-spaced, use 12-point font (Times New Roman preferably),
and have one-inch margins. Give essay a title—though no title pages, please.
Please type an
essay that answers the
following two-part question: Which modern Olympiad (1896-present) best embodied the Olympic visions
of IOC Presidents Pierre de Coubertin
and Avery Brundage? Which modern Olympiad most forcefully contradicted their
visions? Why? What can the disparity between your two chosen
examples tell about the broader themes of global
sport history? An outstanding essay(1) will have a clearly stated thesis statement that
explicitly answers the above
question; (2) will support that
argument by explaining what
the visions of Coubertin and Brundage
were and why the Games you have selected embodied or contradicted these
visions; and (3) will present counter-evidencein
the form of a paragraph(s) in which you both account for any inconsistencies in
your own argument and briefly discuss
at least two other Olympic Games that you might have selected as your answer to
the question (that is, at least one
that embodied their vision and one that
contradicted it) but then reiterate
why your choices provide the
better answer.
Explanation & Answer
Attached. Please let me know if you have any questions or need revisions.
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Olympiad Era of Baron and Avery Visions
Introduction
According to Baron Pierre de Coubertin, “Wars break out because nations misunderstand
each other. We shall not have peace until the prejudices that now separate the different races are
outlived. To attain this end, what better means is there than to bring the youth of all countries
periodically together for amicable trials of muscular strength and agility?” Baron had expressed
his ideas of fostering respect, understanding, and peace through sports specifically the Olympic
games that he served as both the member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the
president from 1896 to 1925. Coubertin believed that social, political, economic, and religious
barriers could be overcome in some way as sports served to enhance understanding among
teammates and between competitors.
Being the fifth president and member of IOC, Avery Brundage served between the years
1952 to 1972. Brundage is known for his advocacy for Amateurism in the Olympics during his
tenure as he was an idealist. Although his reign was full of controversies involving threats to
disqualify or actual disqualification of athletes for breach of amateur rules, he managed to enforce
his vision at least until his reign was over. During his reign as the International Olympic Committee
president, Avery was thought by some to be a racist in implementing his amateurism vision. In the
late 1970s, amateurism was abandoned partially but with other rules being erected (Maraniss,
2008). In 1971 the term ‘amateur athlete’ was eliminated from Olympic Charter and replaced by
Olympic Competitor. This was to avert the fact that the Olympic athletes were being financially
compensated through means such as product endorsement and brands they promoted through
sports gear they wore. Olympics have promoted peace and attained amateurism as visions of
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former IOC presidents Coubertin and Brundage re...