See why the Paris Olympics medals are so special

When athletes make history at the Paris Games, Olympic medalists will take a bit of France and its history home, too.

Take a look at the new medals that will go around athletes’ necks at this year’s Summer Games and Paralympics.
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[atsym]

Olympics : over
Eiffel tower: no more

[chesstictacs]

For those who don’t know the metal structure of The Eiffel Tower - it is closely examined by specialists and the eroded parts are replaced periodically. These pieces on the medals are most likely from the pieces that have been removed or replaced.

[matomajor]

"During the 20th century, work was undertaken to modernise the elevators of the Eiffel Tower. As a result, sections of the tower were permanently removed from the Iron Lady and carefully preserved.

For the upcoming Olympic Games, the Société d’Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel has allowed these bonafide pieces of Parisian and French history to find a second home.

Manufactured in the forges of the city of Pompey, Lorraine in the east of France, the cast iron produced by the reduction of iron ore is refined through a process called “puddling”. Once the excess carbon from the cast iron is removed, the iron that remains is almost pure and extremely robust."

[WallySketch]

They are made from 100% pigeon droppings

[dannyboy]

Mbappe ain't even playin in the olympics 😭

[TriXJester]

I think they look the coolest of all the Olympic medal designs

[skystruck]

Wow, that really is so special, thank you to the France committee who decided to share a literal piece of their country with everyone. That is so kind, and so special.

[spacebatstuckonearth]

Eiffel tower making screeching sound later😂

[ViviCafe]

Thanks for explaining this, I couldn't understand the choice of black metal in the middle... now it's very special!!

[lillaurap]

Wow! That's actually way cooler than I expected!

[gusgus]

I think that’s so cool how they Intergrated the designs and everything how amazing do they look

[bagadbilla]

That call Cost cutting statergy 😂
Gold ❎
Iron ☑️

[OlympicHaven]

Paris 2024 medals are not just rewards; they're a symbol of resilience and determination. They represent the triumph of athletes who never gave up on their dreams. 🏆💪

[CharlieApples]

They look awesome, really simple but dazzling

[Rus_]

Thank you for delivering such touching moments and games from Japan to France. Thank you Paris and France!

[TheSuzberry]

I’m thinking about how horrified the Parisians were when the Eiffel tower was put up in the first place.

[Gripfastvids]

I heard in 2028 the medals will include a little piece of a Los Angeles homeless camp.

[nova]

With some thermal paste, it could also be a great CPU heatsink!

[Shubham-epep]

I wish they would've been this thoughtful for the facilities as well for all the players

[cbpwn]

For everything these athletes sacrifice, they should be REAL solid gold