La Philosophie du Débrouillard
Speech delivered in the great amphitheater of the Sorbonne on June 30, 1907 at the party organized by the Société des Sports Populaires for the distribution of the Diplôme des Débrouillards to the winners of 1907.
It’s only fitting that a dynamic term like débrouillard could originate from the Zouaves who were such a unique military unit, in attitude and appearance, but were held in high regard for their resourceful tactics, versatility but most of all, achieving their objective.
Le Championnat des Débrouillards: The Origin of the Modern Triathlon and Obstacle Course Racing
The Emergence of a New Sporting Challenge
On the outskirts of Paris, in the town of Poissy, France, during era of the 1920s and 1930s, a pioneering sporting event emerged that would lay the foundation for modern triathlons and obstacle course racing. This event, known as "Le Championnat des Débrouillards," embodied the spirit of versatility and resourcefulness – qualities deeply rooted in the term "débrouillard."
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