France at the Olympics

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the founder of modern olympic games?Pierre de Coubertin
2. What is the total summer olympic medals (as of paris 2024)?815+
3. What role did France play in starting the modern Olympics?France helped start the modern Olympics because Pierre de Coubertin, a French teacher, created the International Olympic Committee in 1894 and organized the first Games in 1896.
4. How many medals has France won in the Summer Olympics?French athletes have earned more than 815 medals in the Summer Olympics, showing how many times they have succeeded.

International Olympic Committee (IOC): The governing body responsible for organizing the Olympic Games.
Alpine Skiing: A competitive winter sport involving skiing down marked slopes.
Olympic Ideals: The principles of fair play, excellence, friendship, and respect promoted by the Games.