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Paris 2024 Medals Returned Over Quality Concerns, IOC Promises Replacements

Paris 2024 Medals Returned Over Quality Concerns, IOC Promises Replacements
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  • Over 100 athletes returned Paris 2024 medals due to defects.
  • IOC to replace over 100 faulty Paris 2024 medals.
  • Medals chipped and rusted shortly after Paris 2024.
  • Nyjah Huston showed chipped medal concerns online.
  • Rebeca Andrade avoided wearing her medal to prevent damage.
  • Eiffel Tower metal in medals blamed for tarnishing.
  • Monnaie de Paris pledged to fix medal production issues.
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