Olimpia Award
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The Olimpia Awards (Spanish: Premios Olimpia) are Argentine sports awards given annually by the Círculo de Periodistas Deportivos (Association of Sports Journalists) since 1954.[2] An Olimpia de Plata (Silver Olimpia) is awarded to the outstanding performer in 41 sports.[3]
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Olimpia Award | |
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Awarded for | Excellence in sports |
Date | December |
Location | Buenos Aires |
Country | Argentina |
Presented by | Association of Sports Journalists of Argentina |
First awarded | 1954; 70 years ago (1954) |
Website | cpd.com.ar/olimpia |
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Among the Olimpia de Plata winners an Olimpia de Oro (Golden Olimpia) is awarded to the most important sportsperson of the year.[4] Each trophy consists of a statue designed by sculptor Mario Chiérico.[1] Football legend Lionel Messi is the all-time record winner with four awards to his name.