Olympic Bobsledder Awards Trump Order of Ikkos Medal

At the White House on Thursday, U.S. Olympic bobsledder Kaillie Humphries presented President Donald Trump with her Order of Ikkos medal during a celebration of Women's History Month, honoring his policies on women's sports and access to in vitro fertilization.

Humphries, a naturalized U.S. citizen originally from Canada, stood before Trump and first lady Melania Trump as she addressed the audience. The event brought together administration officials and guests to recognize achievements in women's history. Humphries, who has won six Olympic medals across five Games, explained that the Order of Ikkos is a singular honor given by U.S. medalists to individuals who played a key role in their success. Created by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee in 2008 and named after an ancient Greek athlete, the award underscores collaborative efforts in athletic pursuits.

"I am so honored to present this, my Order of Ikkos medal, to you, Donald Trump," Humphries said. She cited Trump's executive orders signed in February 2025, including one aimed at expanding access to IVF by reducing costs and protecting treatments, and another directing federal agencies to enforce Title IX restrictions...