Paris 2024 Athletes Report Medal Deterioration

Just four months after the Paris 2024 Olympics, athletes are raising concerns about the rapid deterioration of their medals. French swimmers Clément Secchi and Yohann Ndoye-Brouard shared images of their bronze medals on social media, with Secchi describing his as having a 'crocodile skin' appearance, while Ndoye-Brouard humorously suggested his looked like it was from the 1924 Olympics. The issue has also been highlighted by American skateboarder Nyjah Huston, who noticed significant damage to his medal just days after receiving it. The organizing committee has promised to replace damaged medals, but the ongoing complaints have led to scrutiny over quality control. In addition to the swimmers and Huston, British diver Yasmin Harper reported tarnishing on her medal shortly after the Games. The situation has sparked widespread disappointment among athletes and spectators alike, questioning the quality of awards at the Paris Games.