Callahan Receives the Order of Ikkos From the USOPC

Michael Callahan received the Order of Ikkos from the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC). Callahan coached the men’s eight to a bronze medal finish. He coached four of the athletes in the eight at the University of Washington, where he is in his 18th year as the head coach. He was nominated by the athletes of the crew and was awarded the medal at the Team USA House. The medallion is a symbol of excellence in coaching as represented by athletes’ achievement as an Olympic or Paralympic Medalist.

The Order of Ikkos is an opportunity for athletes to thank the people who have supported their journey to the Olympic Games. The Order of Ikkos was created by the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee in 2008. It is presented by Team USA medal-winning athletes to a coach, mentor or other individual who has been instrumental in their success. The Order of Ikkos is named after Ikkos of Tarentum, the first recorded Olympic coach in ancient Greece. His coaching led multiple Tarentine athletes to gold medals in the pentathlon, and his legacy is honored through this award. Each medalist is allowed to present only one medal to a selected recipient.

Several USRowing coaches have been awarded the Order of Ikkos since the inception of the award.

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