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A total of approximately 36,600 medals have been awarded since Athens 1896, the first modern Olympic Games.
And for 2024, when athletes win medals at the Paris Olympics, it is not the glory alone they take home – they also carry a piece of the Eiffel Tower, the pride of France.
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The 2024 Paris Olympics will make history yet again as the first time any host city has incorporated pieces of a national monument into the medals. The medals symbolise the spirit of the Games, the heritage of France, and the apogee of athletic achievement.
See, in detail, what makes the Paris 2024 Olympic medals an unequivocal celebration of excellence:
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- Numeris Média is officially accredited media to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games