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18 Φεβ 2022 · The Olympic medals aren't fully made with the same metals that they're named after. For example, the gold medals only contain about six grams of gold. Otherwise, at least 92.5 percent is...
28 Ιουλ 2019 · While the name seems to imply it, Olympic gold medals are not 100% gold. At one time the prize given to the first-place finisher in each competition was solid gold, but now Olympic gold medals are made mostly from silver.
2 Αυγ 2021 · Despite having the appearance of the luxury yellow metal, these medals are actually mainly composed of silver. The required amount of silver in Olympic gold medals is at least 92.5...
27 Ιουλ 2024 · Contrary to their name, Olympic medals are not just gold, silver, and bronze. Each is made up of multiple different materials. Gold medals only contain about six-percent pure gold, while it is...
An Olympic medal is awarded to successful competitors at one of the Olympic Games. There are three classes of medal to be won: gold, silver, and bronze, awarded to first, second, and third place, respectively. The granting of awards is laid out in detail in the Olympic protocols.
30 Μαρ 2019 · At one time, Olympic gold medals were real solid gold. However, the last time a solid gold medal was awarded was at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics. Modern Olympic gold medals are sterling silver that has been plated with real solid gold.
The gold, silver and bronze medals awarded to competitors at the Olympics and Paralympics represent the highest levels of athletic achievement at the Games. The design of the medals is the responsibility of the host city's organizing committee, and varies with each edition of the Games.
