An Olympic medal is awarded to successful competitors at one of the Olympic Games.There are three classes of medal to be won: gold, silver, and bronze, awarded to first, second, and third place, respectively.The granting of awards is laid out in detail in the Olympic protocols.. Medal designs have varied considerably since the Games in 1896, particularly in the size of the medals for the ... More @Wikipedia
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