The Eiffel Tower in Medals

Pieces of the Eiffel Tower are embedded in each Paris 2024 medal, signifying the connection between the renowned Olympic reward and the iconic structure.

July 23 , 2024 FnF Sports Desk

In order to create a meaningful symbol for the Games, athletes were involved in the design of the medals for Paris 2024.

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To symbolize the players' brilliance and their French history, jeweler Chaumet designed the medals by combining three elements: luminosity, hexagons, and gem-setting.

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France's geographical shape and participation in the Olympics are symbolized by the hexagon shown on the medals, which are crafted from authentic Eiffel Tower iron.

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Athletes' brilliant exploits at the Games and France's worldwide influence are represented by the embossed lines that extend from the medal's hexagon shape.

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Inspired by the rivets on the tower, six metal appendages hold the iron component of the Eiffel Tower in place within the medal, showcasing the artistry of Parisian craftsmanship.

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In keeping with Paris 2024's theme of togetherness between the two Games, Olympic and Paralympic medals have a side that is shared with the iron of the Eiffel Tower.

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Inspired by the historical colors of the Eiffel structure, the medal ribbons have the lattice design of the structure, with deep red for the Paralympics and dark blue for the Olympics.

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The reverse side of the Olympic medal shows Athena Nike and the Panathenaic Stadium with the Eiffel Tower incorporated, symbolizing the fusion of the ancient and modern Games.

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The Paralympic medal's reverse side features the Eiffel Tower from an upward perspective, with Braille inscriptions and tactile markings for visually impaired athletes.

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