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Amazing gold winner’s medal awarded in track and field at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 85 mm, 535 gm, designed by the House of Chaumet/LVMH and manufactured by the Paris Mint. The front of the medal features an inlaid hexagonal piece of original 'puddle iron' from the Eiffel Tower in a Chaumet-inspired claw setting, engraved with the Paris 2024 emblem at center, surrounded by radiant ridges creatively representing the radiance of France and the athletes of the 2024 Games; the reverse boasts a traditional image of the Greek goddess of Victory, Nike, over the Panathenaic Stadium, with "Jeux de la XXXIII Olympiade - Paris 2024" overhead. Inscribed along the bottom edge with the name of the track and field event for which it was awarded. Complete with its original dark blue silk ribbon, featuring a design motif of the crosspieces of the Eiffel Tower, and housed in its impressive purple leather case, along with its accompanying gold winner's pin. Also accompanied by a sealed "Athlete Edition" of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 official poster.
Additionally includes an example of the iconic official Paris 2024 Summer Olympics torch, constructed of recycled steel, designed by Mathieu Lehanneur and manufactured by ArcelorMittal, featuring a perfectly symmetrical, flowing design that draws inspiration from three themes of Paris 2024: equality, water, and peacefulness. The torch measures 27.5˝ long and 4˝ at its widest point: the upper half sports a matte finish on a plain surface, with the Paris 2024 insignia and five Olympic rings below; the lower half features a reflective finish on a rippled surface, inspired by the serenity of the water on the majestic River Seine. In total, only 2,000 torches were produced by ArcelorMittal, five times less than other recent Games. Includes its original cardboard tube.
This remarkable pairing connects the grandeur of the Games' ceremonial symbolism with the pinnacle of athletic success—rarely are a relay torch and gold medal sold together at auction.
