The Olympic events are incomplete without the prestigious medals. The medals play an important role in acknowledging the winners of different sports for their efforts. They also serve to encourage and motivate the athletes to continue their athletic careers. The most common forms of medals are the gold medals, the silver medals and the bronze medals.
However, the gold medal has the most significance in a sport during an Olympic event. This is because it is awarded to the best performer from each sport. Initially, the winners of a sport in the Olympics were awarded with a silver medal and an olive branch. The concept of awarding gold medals to the winners only started at the 1904 Summer Olympics in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Since then, the practice of awarding gold medals to the winners has continued throughout the years. The design of the gold medals has also undergone various changes over the years to keep up with the host countries and cities.
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How are the gold medals being made for the 2024 Paris Olympics?
The gold medals of Paris 2024 have been designed by the House of Chaumet, one of the premier jewelry companies in France in collaboration with Martin Fourcade and the Paris 2024 Athletes’ Commission. To make the gold medal unique, they have included a piece of original iron from the Eiffel Tower at the center of the medal in the form of a hexagon. Notably, the iron has been changed back to its original color and the logo of the Paris 2024 Olympics has been engraved in it.
The designers have also used six metal appendages in the form of gems to fix the hexagon at the center of the medal. Moreover, the parallel lines moving outward from the hexagon at regular intervals determine the radiant nature of France and how the athletes perform in the games.
Who are the gold medals awarded to?
The gold medals are used to award the winner or the best performer from each of the events in the Olympics. They stand on the top center of the podium and are given the gold medal while also being declared the winner in the sport. Furthermore, they also get a diploma the flag of the athlete’s home country is also raised and his or her country’s national anthem is also being played.
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FAQ's on Olympic Gold Medal
A. An Olympic gold medal contains about 6 grams of gold in it.
A. The gold medal stopped being 100% gold after the 1912 Summer Olympics.
A. No, Olympians do not get real gold anymore.
A. An Olympic gold medal weighs around 556 grams.
A. Michael Phelps has won the most Olympics in history.
