Milan Cortina medals have been unveiled. Here's a look at past medals and how designs have changed throughout the history of ...

The first modern Olympic medal was awarded in 1896, with designs varying from mundane to ostentatious. Since the beginning of the 2000s, we've seen more than a fair share of unique Olympic medal ...

The California native questioned the condition of his bronze medal on his Instagram story, saying the medal looks “like it went to war and back.” “These Olympic medals look great when they ...

The first 2022 Winter Olympic medals have been awarded. Here's what they look like. February 6, ... "XXIV Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022" is also engraved on the back along with its Chinese ...

Seen on one side of this year’s medals is a hexagon with emblem of the Paris 2024 Games inside it. Emblazoned on the other side is Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, in front of landmarks in ...

On the flip side of the medals is an homage to the rebirth of the Olympic Games in Greece and a nod to this year’s host city. For the 2024 Summer Olympics, the back side of the medals includes ...

The Olympic silver medals weigh 550 grams and bronze medals weigh 450 grams. This year's medals are around five percent lighter than those minted by PyeongChang for the 2018 Winter Olympics in ...

Michael Phelps adds to his Olympic record total by winning his 19th Gold Medal, in the Men's 4x100m Freestyle Relay, at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Aug. 7, 2016, Rio de Janeiro. Ian MacNicol/Getty Images ...

What if there were Olympic medals for audience participation, or the best use of an accessory? NPR’s pop culture critic doles them out.

Here is a guide about the history of Olympic medals, ... In the ancient Olympic Games, which can be dated back to 776 BCE, ... Nike — the Greek goddess of victory — in front of the ...

Here is a guide about the history of Olympic medals, ... In the ancient Olympic Games, which can be dated back to 776 BCE, ... Nike — the Greek goddess of victory — in front of the ...