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Paris Olympics 2024: Over 100 Athletes Return Medals Amid Rust Controversy

Paris Olympics 2024: Over 100 Athletes Return Medals Amid Rust Controversy
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  • Over 100 Paris 2024 medals returned due to rust damage.
  • Nyjah Huston shared a rusted medal, going viral online.
  • Medals designed by LVMH, produced by Monnaie de Paris.
  • Iron from Eiffel Tower was used in crafting the medals.
  • Varnish change to avoid carcinogens caused production issues.
  • Damaged medals will be replaced by Monnaie de Paris.
  • Olympic Committee collaborates to solve medal damage problem.
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