In the ancient Olympic Games, which can be dated back to 776 BCE, victors were adorned with olive wreaths rather than the medals we see in today’s competition.

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U.S. athletes will look to add gold, silver and bronze medals to the country’s current record of 3,105, more than double the medal count of any other country. Here’s a history lesson on the ...

The modern Olympic Games are inspired by the ancient games held at Olympia in Greece from the 8th century B.C. to the 4th century A.D. The 1896 Athens Olympic Second Place Bronze Medal, designed ...

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. Skip Navigation ...

Organizers of the Ancient Olympics, the precursor of the modern Games, probably weren't as concerned with sustainability as the organizers of the 2024 Paris Olympics. ... by forging Olympic medals.

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. Skip Navigation ...