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Which Olympic athlete was awarded the Pierre de Coubertin medal in 2004?

Which Olympic athlete was awarded the Pierre de Coubertin medal in 2004? Correct Answer Vanderlei Lima

At the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, Brazil’s Vanderlei Lima, was assaulted by a deranged spectator about 4 miles (6.4 km) from the finish line in the men''s marathon. Lima, who recovered to take the bronze, was awarded the Pierre de Coubertin medal for “his exceptional demonstration of fair play and Olympic values.”

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