What is "doubly decorated"?

Question

What is "doubly decorated" and how to understand "recognize" in the following article?

Hi.
Attached photos are an excerpt from TOEIC test sample.
(Sorry, it's too long to type all of them.)

In the article, I can't understand these words I underlined:
doubly decorated,
double achievement,
milestone,
and recognize.
And I can't answer the 200 question.

Could you tell me, please?

AlpheccaStars · Accepted Answer

Takehisa Tanaka "doubly decorated"

This means to win two medals (awards). A soldier can be decorated for his valor. The medals are decorations that the soldier wears.

Takehisa Tanakadouble achievement

Two achievements.

She won in two categories: she won as a first-time entry, she won as a runner without formal training

Takehisa Tanakamilestone,

A very important goal that has been reached.

Takehisa Tanakaand recognize.

To acknowledge or give an award or honor for an achievement.

Takehisa TanakaAnd I can't answer the 200 question.

She became the only person to win on their first attempt.

The first time she ran this race, she won.

Anonymous · Answer

Why is (A) wrong for Question 200? She got "double decorated".

What is "doubly decorated"?

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