Athletes Warn About Olympic Medals Breaking—Officials Respond
Summary
At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, some athletes experienced issues with their medals breaking or cracking during celebrations. The organizers are looking into the problem, which may involve the design, materials, or cold temperatures affecting the medals.Key Facts
- Athletes have reported their medals cracking or breaking after competitions at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
- The design involves the medals being two halves joined by symbols at the center.
- Medals weigh about 1.1 pounds for gold and silver and 0.9 pounds for bronze.
- Cold temperatures and medal weight might be causing the damage.
- American skier Breezy Johnson and Swedish skier Ebba Andersson reported their medals breaking soon after they won them.
- Milan-Cortina officials are investigating and offering repairs for affected medals.
- The issue follows similar problems at previous Olympic Games.
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