In Brazil, presented the medals at the Olympic games(photos)

in #olympic9 years ago

In Rio de Janeiro held a solemn presentation of medals XXXI summer Olympic games.

 

Medals will be awarded Champions and prize-winners of the Olympic games.

On the medals depicts the logo of the Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro, the Acropolis and the Panathinaikos in front of the statue of the goddess of victory, Nike. Only made about 2,500 medals, weighing 500 grams each.

 

Gold medals for Olympic Champions made without the use of mercury.

 

In accordance with the production requirements, 30 percent silver and bronze medals made from recycled materials.

The Olympic games will begin on 5 August, will end on August 21.


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They look really simplistic.
Reminds me to the spanish conquistadors coming to brazil for gold.