Olympian Games were sporadically revived from the late 18th century onwards. A French baron, Pierre de Coubertin, was inspired by the Much Wenlock Olympian Society to revive the Olympics as an ...

On the fringe of the beautiful parish town of Much Wenlock, the priory sits in a peaceful wooded space. Much Wenlock was also home to Dr William Penny Brookes, originator of the Wenlock Olympian Games ...

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Drawing his inspiration from the 'men only' model of Ancient Olympia, Coubertin was reinforced in his bias in modern times by the Much Wenlock Olympian Games in Shropshire, England, which had spanned ...

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The IPC works with the games organising committee to provide information and direction on how the committee can develop its own education programme in conjunction with the message and values of the ...

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1839 First athletics meeting in North America, at Caer Howell grounds near Toronto, Canada. 1850 The Much Wenlock Olympic Games are staged for the first time, including five athletics events. 1863 The ...

Just a five-minute drive away is the medieval town of Much Wenlock which is known to have inspired the modern Olympic Games, so follow the Olympian Trail through the town to find out more. Slightly ...