Paris 2024 Olympic Medals Feature Eiffel Tower Iron

The 2024 Paris Olympics medals will feature a unique design incorporating pieces of the Eiffel Tower, celebrating French heritage. Each medal includes a hexagonal piece of iron, weighing 18 grams, sourced from the tower and engraved with 'Paris 2024.' Designed by luxury brand Chaumet, the medals are inspired by the Eiffel Tower's architecture, with claw settings resembling the tower's rivets and light-reflecting ridges signifying Paris as the 'City of Light.' A total of approximately 5,804 medals will be awarded, including 2,600 for the Olympics and 2,400 for the Paralympics. The event is marred by recent disruptions from arson attacks affecting travel to Paris, but organizers emphasize the significance of the medals in representing France. The medals not only symbolize athletic achievement but also serve as wearable pieces of French culture and history.