Who was the first recipient of the Pierre de Coubertin Medal, established 1964 to honour athletes in Olympic events?

Question

Who was the first recipient of the Pierre de Coubertin Medal, established 1964 to honour athletes who exemplify the spirit of sportsmanship in Olympic events or those who give exceptional service to the Olympic movement?

Answer 1

Luz Long was first to get the True Spirit of Sportsmanship medal Award.

He won a Silver in the event at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin.