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1. olympics.com › en › olympic-gamesRio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Medals - Design, History & Photos

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   They are surrounding the Rio 2016 Olympics logo. Bearing a design that celebrates the relationship between the strengths of Olympic heroes and the forces of nature, the 500g gold, silver and bronze medals were made with sustainability at their heart. The silver and bronze medals were produced using 30 per cent recycled materials while the ...

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › 2016_Summer_Olympics_medal2016 Summer Olympics medal table - Wikipedia

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   Paralympics (medal table) IOC. COB. ROOC. v. t. e. The 2016 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXI Olympiad, and officially branded as Rio 2016, were an international multi-sport event held from 5 to 21 August 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with preliminary events in some sports beginning on 3 August. [1][2][3][4] 11,238 ...

   Rank	Noc	Gold	Silver
   1	United States	46	37
   2	Great Britain	27	23
   3	China	26	18
   4	Russia‡	19	17

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3. www.britannica.com › event › Rio-de-Janeiro-2016Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games | History, Medals, Facts ...

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   Oct 28, 2024 · Siddikur Bangladesh's first ever Olympics qualifier Oct. 12, 2024, 5:18 AM ET (Daily Star) Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games, athletic festival held in Rio de Janeiro that took place August 5–21, 2016. The Rio Games were the 28th occurrence of the modern Olympic Games. The event marked the first time that either the Summer or the Winter ...

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5. olympics.com › en › olympic-gamesRio 2016 Olympic Medal Table - Gold, Silver & Bronze

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   Official medal table of the Summer Olympic Games in Rio. Find an alphabetical list of medals and celebrate the achievements of 2016's finest athletes

6. www.pastemagazine.com › olympics › rio-2016Take a Look at the Rio 2016 Olympic Medals - Paste Magazine

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   Jun 15, 2016 · The organizers of the 2016 Rio Games and the Brazilian Mint have unveiled this year’s Olympic medal designs. According to a release from the organization, the medals’ front design combines ...

7. olympics.com › ioc › newsInnovative medal design unveiled for Rio 2016 - Olympic News

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   Jun 14, 2016 · Gold, silver and bronze are what Olympic dreams are made of. However, the medals for the Olympic Games Rio 2016 have been made from extra special materials. They were presented on Monday at a special event in Rio. The slogan for the Olympic Games – “Rio 2016: A New World” – was also launched.

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   What made the 2016 Olympic medals so special?

   • The 2016 Olympic medals were the largest diameter of any medals presented at the Olympics up to this point. The golds were purer than any presented at all preceding Olympics. The silvers were made from recycling mirrors, solder, and X-ray plates.

   2016 Summer Olympics medal table - Wikipedia

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   When were the 2016 Olympic Games held?

   • Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games, athletic festival held in Rio de Janeiro that took place August 5–21, 2016. The Rio Games were the 28th occurrence of the modern Olympic Games. The event marked the first time that either the Summer or the Winter Olympics were held in South America.

   Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games - Encyclopedia Britannica

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   How are Olympic medals made?

   • Bearing a design that celebrates the relationship between the strengths of Olympic heroes and the forces of nature, the 500g gold, silver and bronze medals were made with sustainability at their heart. The silver and bronze medals were produced using 30 per cent recycled materials while the ribbons were made from 50 per cent recycled PET.

   Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Medals

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   Did Simone Manuel win a gold medal at Rio de Janeiro 2016?

   • Simone Manuel American Simone Manuel (right) celebrating with Penny Oleksiak of Canada after the women's 100-meter freestyle final at the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games, August 11, 2016. The race ended in a rare tie and gold medals for both Manuel and Oleksiak.

   Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games - Encyclopedia Britannica

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   Which countries are in the Rio 2016 medal table?

   • The Rio 2016 Medal Table includes: United States of America, Great Britain, People's Republic of China, Russian Federation, Republic of Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan. More items...

   Rio 2016 Olympic Medal Table - Gold, Silver & Bronze

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   What happened at the Rio Olympics?

   • The Rio Games were the 28th occurrence of the modern Olympic Games. The event marked the first time that either the Summer or the Winter Olympics were held in South America. Rio was awarded the Games by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 2009 over bids from Chicago, Madrid, and Tokyo.

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9. edition.cnn.com › 2016/06/15 › sportRio 2016: Olympic Games medals revealed - CNN International

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   Jun 15, 2016 · With just 51 days to go until the 2016 Olympic Games gets under way, organizers have revealed to the world the medals that Usain Bolt and co. will be battling it out for in Rio de Janeiro.