Olympic Order
Highest award of the Olympic Movement / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Olympic Order, established in 1975, is the highest award of the Olympic Movement. It is awarded for particularly distinguished contributions to the Olympic Movement, i.e. recognition of efforts worthy of merit in the cause of sport. Traditionally, the IOC bestows the Olympic Order upon the chief national organiser(s) at the closing ceremony of each respective Olympic Games.
Not to be confused with Olympic order in artistic gymnastics.
Quick Facts Awarded for, Presented by ...
Awarded for | Contribution to the Olympic Movement |
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Presented by | International Olympic Committee |
History | |
First award | 1975 |
Most wins | Nadia Comăneci (twice: 1984, 2004) and Carlos Arthur Nuzman (twice: 1992, 2016) |
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