The God On Olympic Medals: What Does This Image Mean?

With two big wins and a medal already secured, Team India continues to make us proud at the Paris Olympics in 2024. As you enjoy the matches every day, have you ever wondered what the Olympic gold medal looks like this year and the significance behind its design? Keep reading to learn more about the Olympic medal design and the story behind it.

What Is The God On Olympic Medals?

This year, a total of 10,714 athletes across 329 events in 32 sports are participating in the Paris Olympics, which will run from July 26 to August 11, 2024. Much like in most other sports, there are three medals—gold, silver, and bronze—awarded to the athletes.

The Olympic Games have been happening for decades, but not many have noticed the unique design of the Olympic medals. All the Olympic medals feature an image of Nike, the Greek goddess of victory. This year, the medal depicts Nike in a stadium. Historically, the background was the Roman Colosseum, but in 2004, it was changed to the Panathenaic Stadium in Greece to better represent the birthplace of the Olympics.

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What Is The Olympic Medal Design?

The design of the Olympic medals changes each year, depending on the design committee and the host city. However, there are a few requirements that all Olympic medals must meet. The medals must be at least 60 mm in diameter and at least 3 mm thick. The gold medal must contain at least 6 grams of gold, and the silver medal must be at least 92.5% silver.

Interesting Facts About The Paris 2024 Olympic Medals

Here are some interesting facts about the Paris 2024 Olympic medals:

• As visualised by designer Philippe Starck, the medals can be split into three smaller parts.
• The Olympic medals were designed by celebrated jeweller Chaumet.
• All the medals have a hexagonal shape inspired by the nickname of France.
• All the medals have a distinctive two-tone appearance as they contain an original piece of iron from the iconic Eiffel Tower.
• The medals have the iconic "Clous de Paris" hobnail pattern.
• The medals promote inclusivity this year, as both the Olympic and Paralympic medals share the same side featuring the Eiffel Tower iron.

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