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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. 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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4. 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. 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 ...

6. qz.com › 709026What are gold medals made of? Rio Olympics 2016 medals are ...

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   Jun 16, 2016 · The Rio 2016 Olympic gold medal (Reuters/Sergio Moraes) All 5,130 medals will be produced by the Brazilian Mint. The 2016 summer Olympics open on August 5 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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7. www.globalcitizen.org › en › contentAn Olympic First: Medals Made of Recycled & Sustainable Materials

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   According to the official Olympic website, nearly 30 percent of the silver used in the new medals will be recycled waste from leftover mirrors, solder (brass or silver used to join less fusible metals) and X-ray plates. The bronze medals will be made with copper waste from the Brazilian Mint. Additionally, the ribbons that hang from the necks ...

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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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   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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   What makes gold medals so special?

   • The gold medals were purer than ever, meeting sustainability criteria from extraction to refining, as well as meeting strict environmental and labour laws. They made use of recycled raw silver at 92.5 per cent purity, coming from leftover mirrors, waste solders and X-ray plates.

   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.

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   How were bronze medals made?

   • They made use of recycled raw silver at 92.5 per cent purity, coming from leftover mirrors, waste solders and X-ray plates. And 40 per cent of the copper used in the bronze medals came from waste at the mint itself. The substance was melted and decontaminated to provide material for the medals. Number of medals: 812 gold, 812 silver and 864 bronze.

   Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Medals

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   Are gold medals made from recycled materials?

   • The silver and bronze medals were produced using 30 per cent recycled materials while the ribbons were made from 50 per cent recycled PET. Meanwhile, the gold medals were completely free of mercury.

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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.