According the Olympic committee, a gold medal is made up of 92.5% silver and is plated with about 6 grams of pure gold. According to a London-based research firm, a gold medal is worth $758 (Rs ...

as it is still made entirely of silver. In contrast, the bronze medal comprises a mixture of metals, specifically a copper, tin, and zinc alloy Olympic medal history is not just about the medals ...

History made: Eleanor Harvey wins Canada's 1st-ever Olympic fencing medal with bronze First and foremost, it reinforced the value of resilience. Typically, fencing competitions do not include ...