Monnaie de Paris said it will "replace all damaged medals at the athletes’ request" after complaints about the medals deteriorating and tarnishing.

Winning an Olympic medal is a pinnacle moment for most athletes ... The Eiffel Tower pieces were used in the hexagon shape in its iron color with the 2024 Olympic Games logo on it.

But its most significant role involved the Olympic medals, which were designed by Chaumet, a luxury jewelry and watch maker and part of the LVMH group. Gold, silver and bronze — the very best ...