A host of competitors from last year’s Olympic Games have reportedly returned their medals after complaining they were rusty and flaking ... are mainly made from copper but include a small ...

More than 100 furious medalists from the 2024 Games have now returned their medals just five months on, due to significant damage and rust ... are usually a mix of copper, zinc and tin.

French luxury conglomerate LVMH is denying reports that it is responsible for deteriorating and rusting Olympic medals that were ... used to protect against rust. “That responsibility lies ...

while bronze medals are a blend of copper, zinc, and tin. Copper naturally oxidizes when exposed to air and moisture, and the rate of deterioration can increase if lower-quality materials are used in ...

Picture: X/Yohann Ndoye Brouard The medal shows considerable rust just months after it was handed out. Picture: X/Yohann Ndoye Brouard The company made its presence felt during the competition ...