In which discipline did the father of the modern Olympics, Pierre de Coubertin, win an olympic gold medal?

Question

Who was the first recipient of the Pierre de Coubertin Medal, established 1964 to honour athletes who exemplify the spirit of sportsmanship in Olympic events or those who give exceptional service to the Olympic movement?

Answer 1

Literature, for his song 'Ode to sport

Pierre de Frédy, Baron de Coubertin was a French educator and historian, and founder of the International Olympic Committee. He is considered the father of the modern Olympic Games. Coubertin won the gold medal for literature at the 1912 Summer Olympics for his poem Ode to Sport.