Which Brazilian athlete was awarded the Pierre de Coubertin medal?
Vanderlei de Lima
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Answer
Vanderlei de Lima, a long-distance runner, was awarded the Pierre de Coubertin medal after being attacked by a spectator during the men's marathon at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Despite losing two places and winning the bronze medal, Lima showed good sportsmanship.
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