First, it was the first Olympic events that awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals to the top three finalists in each event (in 1896 medals made from other metals were awarded).

Olympic officials have already been busy handing out medals during the Paris Summer Games. The total number of medals – gold, silver and bronze – awarded was well into the low three figures as ...

While gold medals at the Olympics are not 100% made of gold, they are plated with a pure gold sheet. The Paris medals also include part of the Eiffel Tower.

The IOC explains how the upcycling of the Eiffel Tower is part of its broader sustainability goals for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

While gold medals at the Olympics are not 100% made of gold, they are plated with a pure gold sheet. The Paris medals also include part of the Eiffel Tower.

While gold medals at the Olympics are not 100% made of gold, they are plated with a pure gold sheet. The Paris medals also include part of the Eiffel Tower.

While gold medals at the Olympics are not 100% made of gold, they are plated with a pure gold sheet. The Paris medals also include part of the Eiffel Tower.

While gold medals at the Olympics are not 100% made of gold, they are plated with a pure gold sheet. The Paris medals also include part of the Eiffel Tower.