4 Coaches Receive the Order of Ikkos From the USOPC

4 coaches received the Order of Ikkos from the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) on Saturday, August 3. Casey Galvanek coached the men’s four to a gold medal finish at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Kris Korzeniowski, Mike Teti, and Tim McLaren were also awarded the medal for their contribution to the boat's success. They were nominated by the athletes of the crew and were awarded the medals 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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