About debrouillard.org
Mission
debrouillard.org is an open access resource showcasing Pierre de Coubertin’s writings on the débrouillard ideal. It is curated, owned, and operated by Debrouillard Inc., an entity independent of any official Olympic organization, with the mission to deepen public understanding of Coubertin’s focus on adaptable problem solving.
What you will find
A carefully sourced archive of Coubertin quotations (all in the public domain)
Concise context notes that connect each passage to modern resilience and civic readiness
Links to further reading on the history of utilitarian gymnastics, Coubertin’s educational philosophies and contemporary applications
Source Integrity
All quotations are drawn from published works that are now in the public domain. Where possible, we cite first editions or authoritative translations to maintain textual fidelity. When no English translation is available, we provide working translations generated by Google Translate and reviewed for clarity and accuracy.
All images on this site are either sourced from the public domain, used under copyright-free licenses, or are original media owned and provided by Debrouillard Inc.
Relationship to Debrouillard Inc.
debrouillard.org is an educational project independently operated by Debrouillard Inc. and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), or any official Olympic entity. All Olympic-related trademarks remain the exclusive property of their respective trademark holders.
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Contact
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We hope this collection helps students, educators, and curious readers explore why Coubertin believed “the débrouillard is king” and why that insight still matters today.