WHY DO OLYMPIC MEDALISTS BITE THEIR MEDALS ?

Jul 22, 2024 Anshu Bajaj

It's a familiar sight to see Olympic winners biting their medals

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Olympic medals were crafted from valuable metals in ancient times

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In the past, athletes would bite their medals as a method to verify their authenticity

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The method is particularly useful for verifying metals, especially gold, which is known to leave distinct teeth marks

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The Olympic medals, however, are composed of silver with a thin layer of gold plating

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Athletes perform the historical authenticity test to physically connect with their achievement

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