Avery Brundage Quotes

A collection of quotes by Avery Brundage.

Avery Brundage (1887-1975) was an influential American sports administrator. He is best known as a former president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) from 1952 to 1972. Brundage played a key role in shaping the modern Olympic movement. He emphasized amateurism and worked to preserve the integrity of the Games, often clashing with those advocating for the inclusion of professional athletes. Despite controversy surrounding his leadership, Brundage led the IOC through significant challenges, and his tenure saw the expansion and modernization of the Olympics. N/A

The sportsman knows that a sport is a recreation, a game, an

The sportsman knows that a sport is a recreation, a game, an amusement and a pastime, but his eyes are fixed on a higher goal, on the most important thing in his life, which is his education or his vocation.

Avery Brundage

Life Education Sports Game Games

Sport is an international phenomenon, like science or music.

Sport is an international phenomenon, like science or music.

Avery Brundage

Music Science Sports

The Olympic Games must not be an end in itself, they must be

The Olympic Games must not be an end in itself, they must be a means of creating a vast programme of physical education and sports competitions for all young people.

Avery Brundage

Sports

Sport must be amateur or it is not sport. Sports played prof

Sport must be amateur or it is not sport. Sports played professionally are entertainment.

Avery Brundage

Sports