Paris Olympic, Paralympic medals embedded with pieces of the Eiffel Tower

A silver, gold, and bronze medal are displayed - all with blue neck straps - on a black background.

An Olympic medal inlaid with a piece of the Eiffel Tower. How’s that for a monumental prize? A hexagonal, polished chunk of iron taken from the iconic landmark is being embedded in each gold, silver and bronze medal that will be hung around athletes’ necks at the July 26-Aug. 11 Paris Games and Paralympics that follow.

CBC | Sports News

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