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1. • • 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.
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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.

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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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   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.

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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.

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

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   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.

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

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   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.

   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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6. olympics.com › en › olympic-gamesRio 2016 Summer Olympics - Athletes, Medals & Results

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   Aug 5, 2016 · Rio 2016 Discover the Games The Brand A visual identity is developed for each edition of the Olympic Games. Brand. The Medals Beginning as an olive wreath, medal designs have evolved over the years. Medals. The Mascot An original image, it must give concrete form to the Olympic spirit. Mascot. The Torch

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

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   Oct 28, 2024 · After returning from a short-lived retirement, Phelps expanded his Olympic record totals for overall medals (28) and gold medals (23). On the track, Bolt won the 100-meter and 200-meter races for the third consecutive Olympic Games, becoming the first person to accomplish that feat.

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8. 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.

9. 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 images...

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

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    Jun 15, 2016 · Organizers of the 2016 Olympic Games have revealed the medals that will be handed out to those who make the podium in Rio de Janeiro.