Medals were awarded based on the final standings of the teams in the medal round. The U.S. won the team gold medal. The Soviet Union won its fourth consecutive ice hockey gold medal. Swigert was awarded the 1972 Antonian Gold Medal. The Americans won their fifth straight gold medal. She finished with a silver Olympic medal. Canada finished with the bronze medal. Brazil went on to win the bronze medal. This was the fourth gold medal for Phelps. It was Ireland's first ever male World Championship gold medal. He won the 1991 Maxwell Medal and Prize. He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. He helped his team win a silver medal. Davis returned home as a captain with a Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service. The novel won the 1977 Newbery Medal.