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2024 Paris Olympics Medals to Feature Eiffel Tower Iron

In a blend of tradition and innovation, the medals for the Paris Olympics and Paralympics will include a piece of the iconic Eiffel Tower, symbolizing a unique connection to the host city.

  • The 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics medals will feature a piece of iron from the Eiffel Tower, symbolizing a unique connection to the host city.
  • Designed by the prestigious French jewelry house Chaumet, the medals incorporate hexagonal iron pieces, representing France's shape, set in the center.
  • The medals aim to be sustainable, with the iron pieces sourced from the Eiffel Tower during renovations and the metals used being recycled.
  • The design reflects a blend of tradition and innovation, with the Eiffel Tower pieces adding a historical and cultural significance to the medals.
  • Athletes winning these medals will not only receive a symbol of their achievement but also a piece of Parisian history.
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