The Fields Medal, one of the most sought after awards in mathematics, is awarded every how many years?

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The Fields Medal is awarded every 4 years because it is tied to the schedule of the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM), a major global gathering held quadrennially. Often called the “Nobel Prize of Mathematics,” it was established by the Canadian mathematician John Charles Fields and typically recognizes up to four mathematicians under the age of 40 for outstanding contributions. The first medals were awarded in 1936, with regular awards res