Olympic gold medals contain at least six grams of gold, while the rest is silver; the last solid-gold medals were awarded in 1912

The sight of an Olympic champion standing on the podium with a beaming smile on their face with a new gold medal is one of the most memorable rituals in the world of sports. Over the years, viewers have associated the glittering prizes with symbols of true victory.

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