One winner even reported their gold medal falling apart shortly after the award ceremony, and other athletes have had similar experiences.
The Winter Olympics are in full swing and the first medals have already found their owners. One of them was snagged by American skier Breezy Johnson, who clinched the gold. However, her big moment had an unexpected twist—shortly after the ceremony, her medal fell apart. Similar stories about the medals are popping up on social media, and many are starting to question their quality.
Breezy Johnson took the whole situation with a light-hearted spirit and humor. Her reaction quickly went viral and made headlines in media around the world.
Interestingly, the medals at this year's games are, according to CNN, the most expensive in Olympic history. This is due to the sharp rise in gold and silver prices on global markets, significantly increasing the value of the metals used in their production. The material value of a gold medal today exceeds 2000 dollars, hitting a historical high, which is nearly 2000 euros.
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Here's where the interesting contrast arises. On one hand, they're the most valuable medals in terms of materials used, but on the other hand, their construction might not be precise enough to hold them together.
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