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No. One major internationally recognized award can satisfy the evidentiary route, but it is not the only path. You can instead qualify by meeting at least three of the listed evidence categories and then showing, based on the record as a whole, that you really have extraordinary ability in the field.
Useful official link: USCIS, O-1 Visa: Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement
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