2026 Fields Medal Awarded – Two First Chinese-Born Winners Since 1986

The 2026 Fields Medals, mathematics' most prestigious prize, have been awarded to four rising stars of the discipline. Two of the winners are Chinese-born mathematicians, marking the first time since 1986 that China-born scholars have received the honour. The announcement was published by Nature on 23 July 2026.

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