Where does an Olympic medal rank in prestige pecking order? Matt Fitzpatrick offered his thoughts
In a recent interview, professional golfer Matt Fitzpatrick weighed in on the prestige of an Olympic medal. “It’s hard to quantify where it ranks,” he said. “But I think it’s right up there with winning a major championship for me. When you go to the Olympics, you’re not just representing yourself. You are representing your country. There’s a lot of pride in that.” Fitzpatrick went on to say that winning an Olympic medal is a “dream come true” for any athlete. “It’s something I’ll always cherish,” he said.