The center of the medal takes the shape of a hexagon, a reference to the country’s shape and nickname, l’hexagone. This piece of the medal contains fragments of iron that were removed from the Eiffel ...

Every 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic medal is encrusted with a piece of original iron from the Eiffel Tower. “By placing fragments of the Eiffel Tower at the center of its medals, Paris 2024 hopes ...

Winning an Olympic gold medal is considered a crowning achievement for an athlete, so it’s only fitting that the physical medal represents the significance. What’s on each gold medal is special for ...

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As the world eagerly anticipates the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which will take place from July 26 to August 11, the medals to be awarded to victorious athletes have garnered attention for their unique ...

Medals awarded to athletes at the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris will be adorned with a piece of original iron metal from the Eiffel Tower, organizers announced on Thursday. On each medal, ...