| 2190 Coubertin | Discovered 1976 Apr. 2 by N. S. Chernykh at the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory. |
| Named in memory of Pierre de Coubertin (1863-1937), a prominent French public figure, teacher, historian and man of letters. He was responsible for the renaissance of the Olympic Games, and the name is suggested by the discoverer in connection with the 22nd Olympic Games in Moscow. |
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| Reference: MPC 5360 | Last Updated: 2006-03-21 |
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