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What distinct honor in mathematics did Tao achieve in 2006?

  • Elected Prime Minister

  • Lifetime Achievement Award

  • Fields Medal

  • Nobel Prize in Mathematics

Answer

The Fields Medal, often regarded as the Nobel Prize of mathematics, was awarded to Terence Tao in 2006 in recognition of his remarkable contributions to the field. At just 31, he became one of the youngest recipients of this prestigious honor, further solidifying his status as a mathematical prodigy and one of the most brilliant minds of his generation.
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