Olympic Medals Face Issues with Defects and Rising Value
Originally: This year's Olympic medals are generating chatter — for their defects and price
This year's Olympic medals have sparked discussions due to defects, including detaching from ribbons and breaking, as reported by several athletes. The organizing committee is aware of the issues and is encouraging athletes to return faulty medals for repair. Additionally, the value of the medals has surged due to rising precious metal prices, with gold medals now worth around $2,300 and silver medals approximately $1,400.
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