Official English-Russian language third-place winner’s diploma from the Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics, 11.5 x 16.75, awarded to Soviet runner Nadezhda Olizarenko, who won a bronze medal for “Athletics, 1500 m, Women.” Signed at the conclusion by the presidents of the International Olympic Committee and the Organizing Committee of the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow. Includes its original plastic sleeve with golden Olympic rings. In very good to fine condition, with vertical and horizontal folds, scattered creases, and light stains; the sleeve bears a couple tears to the upper right. At the same Olympics, Olizarenko also earned a gold medal in the 800 m event, setting a world record at 1:53.5. Although her record was surpassed in 1983, it still remains the second-best time over that distance.
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