aum Posted August 6 Share Posted August 6 And why do Olympians bite them? Photo credit: Getty Why do athletes dig their teeth in medals after a victory? Quite simply, biting medals is a press-pleasing tradition. It is thought to be inspired by the US Gold Rush when miners needed to check nuggets for soft gold as opposed to fool’s gold. Weighing between 500g and 800g, gold medals are actually made from silver coated with at least 6g of pure gold. A ‘gold’ medal’s value depends on global markets, but those issued in Rio in 2016 were estimated to be worth over £360 each. The 5,084 medals for the 2024 Tokyo Olympics are partly made from recycled metals – including scrap metal from the Eiffel Tower taken during refurbishments and repairs. "It's the opportunity for the athletes to bring back a piece of Paris with them," said Thierry Reboul, creative director of Paris 2024. "The absolute symbol of Paris and France is the Eiffel Tower." Source Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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