Skateboarder slams quality of medal

Nyjah Huston, a 29-year-old American skateboarder, criticized the quality of his bronze medal from the Paris 2024 Olympics shortly after winning it, stating it looks like it 'went to war and back.' In an Instagram post, he noted that while Olympic medals appear impressive when new, the bronze medal he received showed significant wear, including chipping and discoloration after just a week of handling. Huston remarked that the quality was lower than expected, prompting him to suggest that improvements should be made for future medals. He acknowledged that the medal may not have been designed for rigorous activities, admitting, 'I guess medals are meant to be in cases, not meant for the full send.' The medals were crafted with materials including iron from the Eiffel Tower, and a total of 5,000 medals were produced for the Games. Huston's comments have sparked discussions regarding the quality standards of Olympic medals.