Who are the guys who present the three medals at Olympic awards ceremonies?

Question

You know who I mean, the guys who hang the medals around the athletes' necks and shake their hands.

I say guy, because I don't recall seeing a woman do it. Have women had the honor of presenting Olympic medals?

Thanks for the info!

Answer 1

I agree that he is probably someone from the IOC involved with that particular event.  

Answer 2

I believe it is the gold medalist's country's olympic Representative, so for example if the UK wins a gold, Princess Anne, the British reperesentive on the olympic commitee would hang the medals round the necks. And she is a woman :P

Answer 3

My 3 older brothers....

seriously,I have no idea

Answer 4

It is usually something along the lines of an IOC delegate, the governing body of the sport's representative at the games, or maybe a former champion in the event.