Winter Olympics officials find fix for broken medals and promise repairs
Downhill champion Breezy Johnson among the affected
TL;DR
- Winter Olympic organizers have found a solution to the problem of medals cracking or breaking.
- The issue stemmed from the medal's cord, which has a legally required breakaway mechanism designed to prevent choking.
- This mechanism caused medals to fall off ribbons and, in some cases, break apart.
- Athletes affected, including Breezy Johnson and Ebba Andersson, have reported their medals sustaining damage.
- Organizers will repair any damaged medals awarded in the first three days of competition.
- All medals are being rechecked as a precautionary measure.