PARIS (AP) — An Olympic medal inlaid with ... Any other spares could be destroyed. The gold medals weigh 529 grams and are not pure gold. They are made of silver and plated with 6 grams of ...

French luxury conglomerate LVMH is denying reports that it is responsible for deteriorating and rusting Olympic ... the medal as resembling “crocodile skin.” The company made its presence ...

Not quite - usually the gold and silver medals are both made of silver. Olympic gold medals are required to be made from at least 92.5% silver, and must contain a minimum of six grams of gold ...

Since the 2024 Olympic Games last August, some Olympians who took home bronze, silver, and gold have taken to social media to complain that their medals are already showing signs of wear and tear.

Olympic medals are displayed on a custom-designed trunk by Louis Vuitton at the Champions Park at Trocadero during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. © 2025 ...

Bronze-winning Olympic French swimmer ... teammate Clement Secchi, whose medal also appeared to be quickly losing its luster. The medal's rough edges made it look more like another water-loving ...