In this task, we ask you to elaborate the sentence without changing its general meaning. You can do so by explaining further the input sentence, using more precise wording, adding qualifiers and auxiliary information etc.
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Question: The Pierre de Coubertin medal , also known as the True Spirit of Sportsmanship medal , is a special honor awarded by the International Olympic Committee ( IOC ) .

Answer: The Pierre de Coubertin medal ( also known as the De Coubertin medal or the True Spirit of Sportsmanship medal ) is a special decoration awarded by the International Olympic Committee to those athletes , former athletes , sports promoters , sporting officials and others who exemplify the spirit of sportsmanship in Olympic events or through exceptional service to the Olympic movement .


Question: During winter the lake water becomes well mixed , and the lake water is less clear because of tannins and calcium carbonate particles .

Answer: During winter , the lake becomes well mixed , and recent research indicates that during this phase of the colour cycle , the lake is somewhat murkier due to the redistribution of tannins and calcium carbonate particles throughout the lake .


Question: In this way , classical Greece was part of the foundation of Western civilization .

Answer:
For this reason , Classical Greece is generally considered to be the seminal culture which provided the foundation of modern Western culture and is considered the cradle of Western civilization .