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Controversy Erupts Over Corroding Bronze Medals from the Paris Olympics

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Controversy Erupts Over Corroding Bronze Medals from the Paris Olympics

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  • The Paris 2024 Olympics faced multiple controversies, including athlete disputes over bronze medal quality.
  • Swimmers Clement Secchi and Yohann Ndoye-Brouard reported their medals developing black spots shortly after the event.
  • Other athletes, including British diver Yasmin Harper, echoed similar concerns about the corroding medals.
  • The organizing committee pledged to replace the defective medals in response to the backlash.
  • Medal corrosion is attributed to oxidation, caused by the alloy composition of copper, zinc, and tin.

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