At the 1908 London Olympics, the gold medal was made entirely of solid gold, marking one of the few times in history when Olympic champions received a medal composed of 100% gold. As the Games expanded and the cost of precious metals increased, this practice became financially impractical. Modern Olympic gold medals are primarily made of silver, with only a thin outer layer of gold. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, the gold medal contains roughly 1% gold, with the majority being silver beneath the plating. Although the composition has changed dramatically over time, the symbolic value of winning Olympic gold remains just as powerful.
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