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www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Writing

They Used to Award Olympic Medals for Art?

The Olympics used to award medals in arts alongside athletics. The gold medal in arts at the 1924 Paris Olympics went to a Greek artist for a bronze sculpture of the Discobole. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
France politics

I don't dare consider what it will be like': with 100 days to go until the Olympics, is Paris ready?

French President Macron aims for top five Olympic and top eight Paralympic nations, putting pressure on athletes to win medals. [ more ]
BBC Sport
2 months ago
London

European Wheelchair Fencing Championships: Dimitri Coutya wins third medal

Maxime Valet defeated by Coutya in Foil division
GB team won men's team Foil gold [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Gold, Silver and Iron? Olympic Medals Will Have Piece of Eiffel Tower

Medals at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will include a piece of iron from the Eiffel Tower.
The iron used in the medals will be recycled fragments from the original construction. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
France news

The Paris Olympics medals are monumental: They're made with metal chunks from the Eiffel Tower

Gold, silver, and bronze medals at the Paris Games and Paralympics will contain pieces of the Eiffel Tower as a unique design element.
The iron pieces embedded in the medals were cut from girders and other parts of the Eiffel Tower during renovations. [ more ]
Miami Herald
3 months ago
Running

Miami marathon medal or ninja weapon? Design might draw airport security scrutiny

Marathon medals from the Lifetime Miami Marathon and Half Marathon may be confiscated by TSA agents at airports if they resemble throwing stars.
Runners are being advised to pack their medals in checked luggage or mail them home to avoid potential confiscation. [ more ]
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