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Olympic athletes jump for joy and break their medals
As Olympians report their medals becoming detached from their ribbons, Games organizers are scrambling to solve the problem. This is not the first time Olympic medals have had problems. More than 100 athletes from the Paris 2024 Olympics have reported that their medals have gone bad.
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“And there’s a ribbon. And here’s a little piece that’s supposed to go in the ribbon to hold it in the medal. And yes, it’s broken. Don’t jump in them. I was jumping with excitement and it broke. I’m sure someone will fix it. It’s not like it’s crazy broken, but it’s a little broken.”
As Olympians report their medals becoming detached from their ribbons, Games organizers are scrambling to solve the problem. This is not the first time Olympic medals have had problems. More than 100 athletes from the Paris 2024 Olympics have reported that their medals have gone bad.
Author: Cynthia Silva
February 9, 2026
