Athletes who clinch medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics will not only be taking home a prestigious award but also a unique piece of history. The medals, set to be awarded starting July 26 in Paris, are embellished with fragments of the Eiffel Tower, a landmark deeply associated with the City of Light.
Each gold, silver, and bronze medal features an 18-gram hexagonal piece of iron from the Eiffel Tower, which was originally built for the 1889 World's Fair. This innovative design choice was spearheaded by the French jewelry house Chaumet and reflects a creative collaboration between the Paris 2024 Olympics organizing committee and the Eiffel Tower Operating Company.
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