The Olympic medals are a symbol of congratulating the athletes for all their hard work and effort put into competing.
There are three (3) medal; gold, silver and bronze, they are each awarded to the three (3) finalists. 1st place is awarded gold, 2nd place is awarded silver, and 3rd place is awarded the bronze medal.
In early modern times people believed that silver was greater and better than gold, until 1904 St. Louis replaced silver for gold.
In early modern times people believed that silver was greater and better than gold, until 1904 St. Louis replaced silver for gold.
Olympic medals are awarded to those individuals or teams placing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in each event.The winner is given a gold-plated medal of silver, which is known as the "gold medal". Second and third places receive medals of silver and bronze. The silver used in the first and second place medals must be at least 95.5% pure. The "gold" medals must be at least 6 grams of pure gold. Medals also carry the name of the event contested. All competitors receive a award and medal for their participation in the Olympic Games.
The front side of the medal that is awarded at the Olympic Games is a image of the Hellenis goddess holding a wreath with Athens in the background. Since 1972, the local Olympic organising committees have been allowed to create a design for the back sides of the medal.
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