One of the basic features of any Olympic game is that the first-place athlete will be awarded a gold medal, second place a silver medal and third place a bronze medal. Let's look at the history and science of these medals. read more
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has now retroactively awarded gold, silver and bronze medals to the athletes at the 1896 and 1900 Olympics. The IOC now governs and standardizes the awards for all Olympic Games with rules on the minimize size and composition of each medal. read more
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has now retroactively awarded gold, silver and bronze medals to the athletes at the 1896 and 1900 Olympics. The IOC now governs and standardizes the awards for all Olympic games with rules on the minimize size and composition of each medal. read more