French swimmers Clement Secchi and Yohann Ndoye-Brouard sparked a debate online after sharing pictures of their bronze medals, which showed signs of wear and tear. This has ignited a conversation about the quality and durability of Olympic medals.
Just months after earning their hard-earned medals, athletes have taken to social media to reveal how the glow of their Olympic glory is literally fading away. Clement Secchi and Yohann Ndoye-Brouard, French swimmers who won bronze in the 4×100-metre medley relay, recently shared pictures of their worn-out medals. The swimmers’ dilemma drew mixed opinions online, with some expressing sympathy and others criticizing their complaints about the medals' condition.
While some users pointed out the natural patina on the bronze, others questioned the quality and durability of the medals. This isn't an isolated incident, as other Olympians have also voiced their concerns about the state of their medals since the conclusion of the Olympics in August
OLYMPIC MEDALS ATHLETES PATINA QUALITY DURABILITY
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