French swimmers Clement Secchi and Yohann Ndoye-Brouard sparked an online debate after sharing pictures of their bronze Olympic medals, which show signs of wear and tear.
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. French swimmers Clement Secchi and Yohann Ndoye-Brouard recently shared pictures of their hard-earned prizes, showing the worn-out state of their bronze medals, which they both took home from the Olympics after winning the 4×100-metre medley relay.
The swimmers’ dilemma drew mixed opinions online, with one saying, “It looks like it was dipped in Seine” while another joked, “Those from Paris 1924 are in better condition.” Some users defended the medal’s patina, saying it was a natural process of oxidation and corrosion. Others criticized the poor condition of the medals, calling it a disgrace
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