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Medal , MEDALS
The significance of Jewish medals is both historical and artistic; they illustrate the history of the Jews in the widest sense of the word. (S… Eight , eight / āt/ • cardinal number equivalent to the product of two and four; one more than seven, or two less than ten; 8. (Roman numeral: viii or VIII.)… Larisa Latynina , 1934-
Soviet gymmast
Gymnast Larisa Latynina won 18 medals in Olympic competition, and is the most decorated Olympian to date in any sport. She compe… Military Decorations , DECORATIONS, MILITARY
Medal of Honor
The highest American decoration for valor is the Medal of Honor. In separate army, navy, and air force versions,… Evelyn Ashford , Ashford, Evelyn
1957-
American track and field athlete
Recognized as one of track and field history's most accomplished sprinters, Evelyn Ashford is… eighty , eight·y / ˈātē/ • cardinal number (pl. eight·ies) equivalent to the product of eight and ten; ten less than ninety; 80. (Roman numeral: lxxx or LXXX.…
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