[1] Stora grabbars och tjejers märke are honorary awards within several Swedish sports, first named in 1928 by Bo Ekelund.
[2] To be awarded, a sportsperson has to gather a certain number of points in international (and sometimes national events) according to different rules depending on the sport in question.
[11] When women gain the title, the recipient is called a 'Stor tjej' (lit.
[12] In 1941, the level was increased to ten points, which also was the new number for an Olympic gold medal.
[13] 63 athletes were awarded in the first year, 1928, with Carl E. Helgesson having badge number 1 reaching the points needed first.