Paris Olympic Medals: Meaningful Link with the Eiffel Tower
The Paris Olympics medals have been announced and they are monumental. In every sense of the term. In fact, a hexagonal, polished piece of iron taken from the Eiffel Tower is placed inside each gold, silver and bronze medal that will be worn around the necks of athletes at the Paris Games and Paralympics. So, in addition to making history at the upcoming Olympic Games, the Paris medalists will also take home a piece of France and its iconic symbol.
Original Parts from the Eiffel Tower
It is worth noting that the iron pieces used in the Paris medals were actually taken from the Eiffel Tower. The 330-meter-tall tower consists of 18.038 iron pieces and ages over time. Built for the 1889 World's Fair, the tower was planned by engineer Gustave Eiffel for only 20 years. However, over time, the tower is kept standing with rejuvenating surgeries.
Details and Meaning of Medals
The iron pieces used for the Paris 2024 medals were cut from refurbished beams taken from the Eiffel Tower. The symbolic meaning of the Eiffel Tower and the history of Paris are emphasized in the design of the medals. With the special design of the medals, the winners take home a piece of French history.
