French Olympians go viral after sharing sad state of their medals from 2024 Paris Games
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French Olympic swimmers Yohann Ndoye-Brouard and Clement Secchi have gone viral for highlighting the poor quality of their bronze medals, likening them to outdated craftsmanship.
U.S. skateboarder Nyjah Huston mentioned that while Olympic medals look great initially, prolonged contact with sweat reveals significant deterioration in quality.
British diver Yasmin Harper acknowledged slight tarnishing on her medal, suggesting environmental factors like water might be causing discoloration, reflecting broader concerns about medal quality.
The medals, designed by jeweler Chaumet, incorporate a piece of the Eiffel Tower, but the quality issues raised by athletes have overshadowed their artistic elements.
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