Paris 2024 Medals and Gifts Unveiled

At the Paris 2024 Olympics, medal-winning athletes receive not only their gold, silver, or bronze medals but also a unique boxed gift. Inside the box is the official Olympic poster, designed by French artist Ugo Gattoni, who spent 2,000 hours creating it. Additionally, athletes are awarded a special mascot from Doudou & Compagnie, adorned with the medal emblem and 'Bravo' in French. The Olympic medals themselves are notable for containing a piece of the Eiffel Tower, with the gold medals being silver plated with gold. The rigorous schedule has left some athletes, like Germany's Lukas Maertens, struggling with fatigue as they compete in multiple events over consecutive days.