Complex sentence: In 1979, Brody became the first sportsman to be awarded the Israel Prize, Israel's highest civilian honor, which he was given by Israeli President Yitzhak Navon in recognition of his unique contribution to Israeli society and the State in the field of sports.
Split into simpler sentences: In 1979, Brody became the first sportsman to be awarded the Israel Prize, Israel's highest civilian honor. It was presented to him by Israeli President Yitzhak Navon, in recognition of his unique contribution to Israeli society and the State in the field of sports.