Over 100 Athletes Return Damaged Medals From Paris 2024 Olympics by sunky97: 8:52am On Jan 14 |
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games were meant to be a celebration of athletic excellence, unity, and global pride. But just five months after the closing ceremonies, the event has been marred by an unexpected controversy: more than 100 disgruntled athletes have returned their medals, citing damage and rust.
The medals, produced by the prestigious Paris Mint (Monnaie de Paris), were supposed to be timeless symbols of achievement. Instead, they’ve become a source of frustration for athletes who worked tirelessly to earn them. According to reports from *La Lettre*, the issue stems from the use of substandard varnish, which has caused the medals to deteriorate rapidly.
A Glittering Prize Gone Wrong The problem first came to light when American skateboarder Nyjah Houston and French swimmer Maxime Grusset, both bronze medalists at the Games, shared images of their damaged medals on social media. Houston, who won his medal in skateboarding, posted a photo of his prize just 10 days after the competition. The medal was already chipping and peeling, with visible signs of wear.
“Alright, so these Olympic medals look great when they’re brand new,” Houston wrote, “but after letting it sit on my skin with some sweat for a little bit and then letting my friends wear it over the weekend, they’re apparently not as high quality as you would think.” He added, “I mean, look at that thing. It’s looking rough. Even the front. It’s starting to chip off a little. So yeah, I don’t know, Olympic medals, you maybe gotta step up the quality a little bit.”
French Olympians Clément Secchi and Yohann Ndoye-Brouard, who won bronze in the 4x100-metre medley relay, also took to social media to showcase their deteriorating medals. The images sparked outrage among athletes and fans alike, raising questions about the quality control processes at the Paris Mint.
Behind the Scenes: A Breakdown in Quality The Paris Mint, a centuries-old institution known for its craftsmanship, has come under fire for the mishap. In response to the controversy, the organization reportedly dismissed three senior officials: the industrial director, production director, and head of quality, health, safety, and environment.
The root of the problem appears to be the varnish used to protect the medals. Instead of preserving their luster, the substandard coating has led to rapid deterioration, leaving athletes with medals that look more like relics than cherished mementos.
A Symbolic Letdown For athletes, an Olympic medal is more than just a piece of metal—it’s a lifelong symbol of dedication, sacrifice, and triumph. To see that symbol tarnished so quickly has been deeply disappointing.
“It’s not just about the medal itself,” one athlete anonymously told reporters. “It’s about what it represents. When you stand on that podium, you feel like you’ve achieved something immortal. But when the medal starts falling apart a few weeks later, it feels like that moment is being taken away from you.”
What’s Next? The Paris Mint has yet to release an official statement addressing the issue, but the dismissals of key personnel suggest that internal investigations are underway. Meanwhile, athletes are calling for replacements or repairs to their medals, hoping to restore the integrity of their hard-earned prizes.
The incident has also sparked a broader conversation about the quality of Olympic medals. While the design and materials of the medals are often celebrated, this controversy highlights the importance of durability and craftsmanship. After all, these medals are meant to last a lifetime—not just a few weeks.
A Lesson Learned The Paris 2024 Games will undoubtedly be remembered for their breathtaking moments and record-breaking performances. But they’ll also be remembered for this unexpected hiccup—a reminder that even the smallest details matter when it comes to honoring the world’s greatest athletes.
As the Olympic movement looks ahead to future Games, one thing is clear: the medals must be as enduring as the achievements they represent.
What do you think about this medal mishap? Should the Paris Mint do more to rectify the situation? Share your thoughts! Daily Mail 5 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Over 100 Athletes Return Damaged Medals From Paris 2024 Olympics by ClitRaider: 9:52am On Jan 14 |
These pipu? 1 Like |
Re: Over 100 Athletes Return Damaged Medals From Paris 2024 Olympics by Dindondin: 10:24am On Jan 14 |
Which welder do this Paris stuff? Make dem repaint and no vex. 31 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Over 100 Athletes Return Damaged Medals From Paris 2024 Olympics by dominique(f): 11:15am On Jan 14 |
The medals looked low quality even at the ceremony. 26 Likes |
Re: Over 100 Athletes Return Damaged Medals From Paris 2024 Olympics by Amuluonyenaego: 11:17am On Jan 14 |
China made medals 😂 14 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Over 100 Athletes Return Damaged Medals From Paris 2024 Olympics by youngrhosy(m): 11:17am On Jan 14 |
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Re: Over 100 Athletes Return Damaged Medals From Paris 2024 Olympics by tojahh(m): 11:17am On Jan 14 |
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Re: Over 100 Athletes Return Damaged Medals From Paris 2024 Olympics by usecondom(m): 11:17am On Jan 14 |
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Re: Over 100 Athletes Return Damaged Medals From Paris 2024 Olympics by adalame(f): 11:18am On Jan 14 |
Nigeria dey learn for where oyinbo dey run things 24 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Over 100 Athletes Return Damaged Medals From Paris 2024 Olympics by Kaido: 11:18am On Jan 14 |
After robbing Africa and other nations of their ores, they can't even make quality medals  20 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Over 100 Athletes Return Damaged Medals From Paris 2024 Olympics by Brendaniel: 11:18am On Jan 14 |
I heard LGBTQ people were the organisers... 12 Likes |
Re: Over 100 Athletes Return Damaged Medals From Paris 2024 Olympics by porthouse7(f): 11:19am On Jan 14 |
Even my access bank marathon medal is still shining after 8yrs 21 Likes |
Re: Over 100 Athletes Return Damaged Medals From Paris 2024 Olympics by MorolayoVictor(m): 11:19am On Jan 14 |
Lol!
Fake everything... |
Re: Over 100 Athletes Return Damaged Medals From Paris 2024 Olympics by Dhamio(m): 11:21am On Jan 14 |
Gobe |
Re: Over 100 Athletes Return Damaged Medals From Paris 2024 Olympics by Proudlyngwa(m): 11:21am On Jan 14 |
Paris Olympics that was low quality.
How do you want the medals to be High Quality.
Is bronze silver and gold meant to rust
Useless Paris Olympics 6 Likes |
Re: Over 100 Athletes Return Damaged Medals From Paris 2024 Olympics by MorataFC: 11:23am On Jan 14 |
Hmmm |
Re: Over 100 Athletes Return Damaged Medals From Paris 2024 Olympics by nwirinedu(m): 11:25am On Jan 14 |
They used to put about 6 grams of gold and about 90% silver in the medals. They should not rust or tarnish. This is very inferior work. 4 Likes |
Re: Over 100 Athletes Return Damaged Medals From Paris 2024 Olympics by Flangelo12: 11:27am On Jan 14 |
Saner climes.
Had it been Nigeria, you all would have been attacking Cardoso, Tinubu , Wike, even Burna Boy. 15 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Over 100 Athletes Return Damaged Medals From Paris 2024 Olympics by Flangelo12: 11:27am On Jan 14 |
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Re: Over 100 Athletes Return Damaged Medals From Paris 2024 Olympics by Flangelo12: 11:28am On Jan 14 |
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Re: Over 100 Athletes Return Damaged Medals From Paris 2024 Olympics by Softmirror: 11:28am On Jan 14 |
Where was the Olympics hosted?! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 You mean ........ hahaha 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Over 100 Athletes Return Damaged Medals From Paris 2024 Olympics by Softmirror: 11:29am On Jan 14 |
Flangelo12: Saner climes.
Had it been Nigeria, you all would have been attacking Cardoso, Tinubu Cardoso, even Burna Boy. Oyinbo slaves dem. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Over 100 Athletes Return Damaged Medals From Paris 2024 Olympics by zoomzoom(m): 11:30am On Jan 14 |
[quote author=porthouse7 post=133712283]Even my access bank marathon medical is still shining after 8yrs.
Wow!!, you won an access bank " medical"?😱.... na doctor, pharmacist or nurse you win?😏😜 2 Likes |
Re: Over 100 Athletes Return Damaged Medals From Paris 2024 Olympics by Chegesnd: 11:30am On Jan 14 |
China don put hand for the medals. 1 Like |
Re: Over 100 Athletes Return Damaged Medals From Paris 2024 Olympics by Ijaya123: 11:33am On Jan 14 |
The low quality of the games became noticeable with the bland-looking logo that was unveiled.
Very poor design decisions 1 Like |
Re: Over 100 Athletes Return Damaged Medals From Paris 2024 Olympics by jaxxy(m): 11:33am On Jan 14 |
Amuluonyenaego: China made medals 😂 France made cheap medals Even China won't do that. 3 Likes |
Re: Over 100 Athletes Return Damaged Medals From Paris 2024 Olympics by ogaemma: 11:39am On Jan 14 |
The whole world is flooded with fake and substandard products. This generation is overrated. 6 Likes
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Re: Over 100 Athletes Return Damaged Medals From Paris 2024 Olympics by Konquest: 11:41am On Jan 14 |
sunky97:
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games were meant to be a celebration of athletic excellence, unity, and global pride. But just five months after the closing ceremonies, the event has been marred by an unexpected controversy: more than 100 disgruntled athletes have returned their medals, citing damage and rust.
The medals, produced by the prestigious Paris Mint (Monnaie de Paris), were supposed to be timeless symbols of achievement. Instead, they’ve become a source of frustration for athletes who worked tirelessly to earn them. According to reports from *La Lettre*, the issue stems from the use of substandard varnish, which has caused the medals to deteriorate rapidly.
A Glittering Prize Gone Wrong The problem first came to light when American skateboarder Nyjah Houston and French swimmer Maxime Grusset, both bronze medalists at the Games, shared images of their damaged medals on social media. Houston, who won his medal in skateboarding, posted a photo of his prize just 10 days after the competition. The medal was already chipping and peeling, with visible signs of wear.
“Alright, so these Olympic medals look great when they’re brand new,” Houston wrote, “but after letting it sit on my skin with some sweat for a little bit and then letting my friends wear it over the weekend, they’re apparently not as high quality as you would think.” He added, “I mean, look at that thing. It’s looking rough. Even the front. It’s starting to chip off a little. So yeah, I don’t know, Olympic medals, you maybe gotta step up the quality a little bit.”
French Olympians Clément Secchi and Yohann Ndoye-Brouard, who won bronze in the 4x100-metre medley relay, also took to social media to showcase their deteriorating medals. The images sparked outrage among athletes and fans alike, raising questions about the quality control processes at the Paris Mint.
Behind the Scenes: A Breakdown in Quality The Paris Mint, a centuries-old institution known for its craftsmanship, has come under fire for the mishap. In response to the controversy, the organization reportedly dismissed three senior officials: the industrial director, production director, and head of quality, health, safety, and environment.
The root of the problem appears to be the varnish used to protect the medals. Instead of preserving their luster, the substandard coating has led to rapid deterioration, leaving athletes with medals that look more like relics than cherished mementos.
A Symbolic Letdown For athletes, an Olympic medal is more than just a piece of metal—it’s a lifelong symbol of dedication, sacrifice, and triumph. To see that symbol tarnished so quickly has been deeply disappointing.
“It’s not just about the medal itself,” one athlete anonymously told reporters. “It’s about what it represents. When you stand on that podium, you feel like you’ve achieved something immortal. But when the medal starts falling apart a few weeks later, it feels like that moment is being taken away from you.”
What’s Next? The Paris Mint has yet to release an official statement addressing the issue, but the dismissals of key personnel suggest that internal investigations are underway. Meanwhile, athletes are calling for replacements or repairs to their medals, hoping to restore the integrity of their hard-earned prizes.
The incident has also sparked a broader conversation about the quality of Olympic medals. While the design and materials of the medals are often celebrated, this controversy highlights the importance of durability and craftsmanship. After all, these medals are meant to last a lifetime—not just a few weeks.
A Lesson Learned The Paris 2024 Games will undoubtedly be remembered for their breathtaking moments and record-breaking performances. But they’ll also be remembered for this unexpected hiccup—a reminder that even the smallest details matter when it comes to honoring the world’s greatest athletes.
As the Olympic movement looks ahead to future Games, one thing is clear: the medals must be as enduring as the achievements they represent.
What do you think about this medal mishap? Should the Paris Mint do more to rectify the situation? Share your thoughts! Rusty Olympic medals. Daily Mail They are made of ordinary metals anyways... Just simply "electroplated" with gold, silver and bronze coatings with vanishing added for stability. It's apt that 3 senior officials of the Paris Mint have been dismissed for the bad production quality of those medals. 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Over 100 Athletes Return Damaged Medals From Paris 2024 Olympics by forgiveness: 11:48am On Jan 14 |
This is not Chinese but French made. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Over 100 Athletes Return Damaged Medals From Paris 2024 Olympics by Dpharisee: 11:53am On Jan 14 |
Wokelympics, they left sports and turned it into LGBTQ spectacle. See the nonsense they paraded at the opening ceremony 3 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Over 100 Athletes Return Damaged Medals From Paris 2024 Olympics by wunmi590(m): 11:53am On Jan 14 |
 Olympics has lost it glory, it is not what it used to be... I knew that pangolo they called medal will still pill off, when the organisers said the medal is made up of 1% gold, other part is just mainly iron... France 🇫🇷 can do better next time, if they know they are not capable or hosting, they shouldn't have taken it.... 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Over 100 Athletes Return Damaged Medals From Paris 2024 Olympics by tuoyoojo(m): 11:56am On Jan 14 |
Saner climes don dey fall hand 4 Likes 1 Share |