Llewellyn Smith, Michael,

Playing the Games. Michael Llewellyn Smith. - BBC History Magazine, 2004. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Article 20, Global Issues, 1522-3221; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Originally Published: Playing the Games, Aug. 2004; pp. 14-18.

"The modern Olympics started in 1896 with the ostensible aim of promoting peace through sport." (BBC HISTORY) This article reveals how "politics have tarnished this ideal" and that "drug-taking is not a new problem."

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Coubertin, Pierre de 1863-1937


International Olympic Committee


Amateurism
Nationalism and sports
Olympics
Olympics--History
Sports--Political aspects
Sports and state
Terrorism
Women athletes

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