There are certainly cracks in the foundation of Olympic medals.
Right after Team USA Breezy Johnson and Alisa Liu He revealed that his gold medal suddenly broke during the match. 2026 Winter Olympicsorganizations have made sure they are well aware of the growing deficiencies.
“Following reports of an issue affecting a small number of medals, the organizing committee worked closely with the state mint where the medals were produced and immediately reviewed the issue,” an Olympic committee spokesperson said. Luca Casassa “Solutions have been identified and targeted modifications have been introduced,” he said at the Milan-Cortina briefing on February 11.
He added: “Athletes whose medals have been affected are encouraged to return them through the appropriate channels so that they can be promptly repaired and returned. Milano Cortina 2026 remains committed to ensuring that the medals, which represent the culmination of every athlete’s journey, meet the highest standards of quality and care.”
Officials have not made public the cause behind the defect, but theories suggest there may be a problem with the clasp that connects the medal to the ribbon. The Guardian said the clasp was made with a breakaway mechanism, a legally required attachment, to avoid the risk of injury when worn by the winner.
