Bronze winner's medal awarded to East German speed skater Sabine Becker for the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 80 mm, 180 gm, by Tiffany and Co. of New York. The front, inscribed "XIII Olympic Winter Games," depicts a raised hand holding the Olympic torch against a mountain backdrop, with the Olympic rings to the right side; the reverse features a small Lake Placid Games emblem and a large conifer branch with pinecones, inscribed "Lake Placid 1980," and engraved with the event and winner's name, “Speedskating, 1,500m. Women, Becker Sabine.” Inscribed on the bottom edge, "Tiffany & Co., Bronze, 1979." The medal exhibits trivial instances of tarnishing, and lacks its ribbon. Complete with its hinged Tiffany & Co. dark blue leather presentation case, stamped on the lid with the insignia of the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics, as well as its Tiffany & Co. cardboard box. With gorgeous Tiffany's craftsmanship and striking designs, this is a highly sought-after bronze medal from a memorable Olympics.
The 1980 Winter Olympic speed skating events were held from February 9–18 at the outdoor James B. Sheffield Olympic Skating Rink in Lake Placid. An excellent long-distance skater, Sabine Becker reached the podium for both the 1,500m and 3,000m women's speed skating events, demonstrating her versatility and endurance.
