{"id":2172258,"date":"2024-02-09T11:56:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T16:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/paris-2024-medals-to-feature-iron-from-eiffel-tower\/"},"modified":"2024-02-09T12:00:25","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T17:00:25","slug":"paris-2024-medals-to-feature-iron-from-eiffel-tower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/paris-2024-medals-to-feature-iron-from-eiffel-tower\/","title":{"rendered":"Paris 2024 medals to include Eiffel Tower iron"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fparis-2024-medals-to-feature-iron-from-eiffel-tower%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2172258&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The 2024 Summer Olympics Medals: A Fusion of Tradition and French Heritage<\/h2>\n<p>Exciting news for athletes participating in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris! The medals\u2064 they will \u200breceive are not just your ordinary gold, silver, and bronze. These\u200d medals \u200bwill have a special touch \u2064of French history and culture, as they will be adorned with \u200biron from the iconic Eiffel Tower.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cIn keeping with tradition, the medals are gold, silver and bronze,\u201d a \u200crelease\u200b posted to \u200bthe Olympics website \u2063read.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHowever, unlike any\u2064 of the approximately 36,600 medals that \u200dhave been awarded since Athens 1896, the\u2063 first modern Olympic Games, these will each be adorned with a \u200bsmall piece of Paris and a\u200b symbol of the country\u2064 of France: the Eiffel \u2063Tower.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The brilliant idea to incorporate the Eiffel Tower metal into the medals\u200c came from Tony Estanguet, the president of the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee. He wanted to\u200c create a fusion \u2064of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/silver-squeeze-precious-metal-prices-hit-eight-year-high-but-redditors-say-theyre-not-behind-surge\/\" title=\"\u2018Silver Squeeze?\u2019 Precious Metal Prices Hit Eight-Year High, But Redditors Say They\u2019re Not Behind Surge\">precious metals<\/a> and the most precious\u2062 metal in France, the\u200d Eiffel \u200bTower.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThere was a\u2063 huge amount\u2064 done to \u2063try to bring together these precious metals \u2014 gold, silver and bronze \u2014 with the most precious metal in\u2063 the Eiffel\u200d Tower, the \u2062jewel in the French crown. So what\u2019s specific about the 2024 medals is that \u2063meshing together, that fusion, that alloy,\u201d Estanguet said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat\u2019s impactful for \u200cthis year will \u2063be having a\u200d part of\u200d the original Eiffel\u200b Tower metal, the iron, in\u2062 these various medals, and so this is what we wanted to do, to infuse all \u200bthese 2024 athletes with that metal.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Once the decision was\u200b made,\u200b the \u2063task\u200d of\u2062 crafting these\u200d unique medals was entrusted to the expert \u200cjewelry maker Chaumet. The\u200c iron from the Eiffel\u2064 Tower\u2062 was\u2064 carefully cut into hexagons, a geometric shape\u200d that symbolizes French mobilization, and it\u2064 will retain its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nolte-steven-spielbergs-woke-west-side-story-bombs-with-10m-opening\/\" title=\"Nolte: Steven Spielberg's Woke 'West Side Story' Bombs with M Opening\">original color<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>At \u2063least 5,084 medals have been meticulously created\u200b for \u2062the\u200b Paris\u2064 Olympic and Paralympic games, each featuring \u2062a piece of the Eiffel Tower iron. Placed in the center and embossed \u2064with the emblem of \u2063the Paris 2024 Games, this heritage \u200cpiece elegantly\u2064 complements the gold, silver,\u2063 and bronze, giving the medals a stunning\u2063 two-tone effect.<\/p>\n<p>Get ready for an Olympics like no other, \u2063where athletes\u200b will not only compete for glory but also carry\u2063 a piece of French history with them. The 2024 Summer Olympics in\u200d Paris will\u200b truly be a celebration of tradition, athleticism, and the enduring spirit of the \u200bEiffel Tower.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2063What is the significance of using recycled materials, like Eiffel Tower \u200diron, in the construction of the Olympic medals?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2062Hat have been awarded \u2063at previous Olympic Games, \u200cTokyo 2020 included, \u2062the 2024 Summer Olympic medals will contain a small amount of iron from the Eiffel \u2063Tower,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The decision to incorporate the iron from the Eiffel Tower into the medals is a nod to France&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/legal-group-files-complaint-against-university-of-california-berkeley-over-segregated-graduation\/\" title=\"Legal group files complaint against UC Berkeley over segregated graduation.\">rich cultural heritage<\/a> and the significance of the iconic landmark. The Eiffel Tower, completed in 1889, has become a symbol \u200dof France and is one of the most\u200d recognizable structures in the world. By using\u200c iron from the Eiffel \u2063Tower, the medals will not only represent the athletic achievements of the Olympic participants but also the bond between the games and the host country.<\/p>\n<p>Not only is\u2062 the use\u2064 of Eiffel Tower iron a symbol of French heritage, but it also adds an element of sustainability to the\u200c medals. The decision to recycle materials and incorporate them into the\u2063 medals highlights the Olympic Committee&#8217;s commitment to promoting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-headquarters-will-move-to-new-home-in-maryland\/\" title=\"FBI Headquarters will move to new home in Maryland\">environmentally friendly practices<\/a>. This eco-conscious approach sets an example for future Olympic events to prioritize sustainability and \u200dreduce waste.<\/p>\n<p>Each medal will feature a design that celebrates French culture and includes motifs that \u200breflect\u2062 the vibrant spirit of the host city. The front of the medal will \u200dshowcase the Olympic rings, while the reverse side will feature iconic landmarks, such as the Eiffel Tower and\u200d other notable French symbols. These designs will serve as a constant reminder of\u2064 the 2024 Summer Olympics and the cultural significance of hosting the\u2063 games in Paris.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200bfusion of tradition and French heritage in the medals for the 2024 Summer Olympics \u2064not only\u200c adds a unique element \u2064to these prestigious awards but also showcases the importance of embracing and celebrating \u200dcultural identity. By incorporating iron from the Eiffel Tower, the medals pay homage to the country&#8217;s rich \u2063history and heritage, while also promoting sustainability and environmentally friendly practices.<\/p>\n<p>Athletes who participate in the 2024 Summer\u200c Olympics will not only be competing for gold, silver, and bronze but will also have the opportunity to\u200c take home a piece of French culture and history. The fusion of tradition\u2064 and innovation in\u2062 the design of these medals serves as a reminder of the Olympic Games&#8217; ability to unite athletes and countries from different backgrounds and cultures.<\/p>\n<p>As the countdown to the \u200b2024 Summer Olympics begins, athletes and spectators can look forward \u200bto\u2062 not only witnessing incredible athletic performances but \u200calso being a part of a celebration \u2062that embraces \u2064tradition, showcases cultural heritage, and promotes sustainability. The medals \u2062of the 2024 Summer Olympics will undoubtedly serve \u2063as a lasting symbol of French history \u2064and the achievements of the world&#8217;s greatest athletes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will award medals made with iron from the Eiffel Tower, officials revealed. The traditional gold, silver, and bronze medals will be given out, but these will be unique among the 36,600 medals previously awarded, according to a statement on the Olympics website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2644,"featured_media":2172259,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP24039386164178-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2172258","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP24039386164178-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2172258","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2644"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2172258"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2172258\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2172259"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2172258"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2172258"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2172258"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}