Medal Crack ~upd~ -

: Olympians have taken to platforms like Instagram to express their outrage, noting that the medals look great initially but quickly "peel off" or chip.

This is the “Medal Crack” – a physical symbol of brotherhood. medal crack

The most famous medal crack in history occurred during the London 2012 Olympics. German swimmer Paul Biedermann won the silver medal in the 200m freestyle. During the photo op, he bit down gently. When he looked at the medal, a significant crack had propagated from the edge towards the center. The image went viral instantly. The British Mint, which manufactured the medals, had to issue an emergency recall and replacement. Their official statement blamed a "minor manufacturing bubble," but material scientists disagreed. : Olympians have taken to platforms like Instagram

There is also a viral "paper" topic regarding 's achievement in the 2024 International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). German swimmer Paul Biedermann won the silver medal