Shocking state of Olympic medal: Swimmer jokes it’s from ‘Paris 1924’
Hindustan TimesThe Paris 2024 Olympics, while showcasing remarkable athletic achievements, were also marked by several controversies that sparked global debate. From the scene during the opening ceremony tableau, where an act by drag queens and dancers made some connect the moment with Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper about Jesus Christ and his 12 apostles to the country’s citizens raising environmental concerns, the event was surrounded by controversies even before it started back in July. Yohann Ndoye-Brouard’s bronze medal from the Paris Olympics 2024. His photo ended up on X with an individual joking, “Not Clement Secchi's bronze medal that is flaking.” The other Olympian swimmer, Yohann Ndoye-Brouard, responded to the post with his own photos. The organisers promised to replace Clement Secchi and Yohann Ndoye-Brouard’s medals with new ones.
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