Olympic medals falling apart shortly after being won

February 10
5 mins

Episode Description

More than 60 medals have been won so far by athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics - including a silver for New Zealand - but these precious mementoes are barely surviving the celebrations. Women's downhill alpine skiing gold medallist Breezy Johnson hadn't even made it past her post-race media session with the BBC when hers fell apart. Games organisers are now investigating what has caused medals, of all colours, to crack or come apart. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.
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