Do Olympic medals contain pieces from Eiffel Tower? Know the real story here

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Olympic medals are always an important part of any Summer Games, as they are the prizes that athletes dream of, being the reward for their toil and efforts at the global stage. An Olympic medal means a lot for any athlete as it brings them repute internationally, and also etches their and the nation's name in the books of history. However, gold, silver and bronze may not just be the elements used in an Olympic medal and may also constitute of some materials that have a rich heritage, culture and history associated with the host country or city.

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Are Paris Olympics medals using remains of the Eiffel Tower's original iron frame?

Gold, silver and bronze medals in the Paris Olympics for instance, contain metallic elements from the Eiffel Tower's original frame. The iron frame used in the Eiffel Tower were removed stepwise in various occasions, during renovation and modernization projects undertaken by the French. The metals from the original iron frame have been protected and preserved for decades by the operator of this historic site, who decided to use these metals for the design and creation of the gold, silver and bronze medals at the Olympics Games.

How are the Eiffel Tower metals used in the Olympic medals?

This little gesture makes the Olympic medals worth a whole lot more as it come with a touch of rich heritage of the country that has seen everything from revolutions to civilization, with the Eiffel Tower being at the center of it all. The metallic remains from the Eiffel Tower were carved into hexagonal pieces and incorporated