Multiple Olympians at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics recently came forward, claiming their medals broke within hours, if not minutes, of being awarded their gold, silver, or bronze.
Given that the Milano Cortina medals are reportedly the most expensive in Olympic history due to record-high metal prices, the poor quality immediately sparked outrage and raised serious questions about quality control.
As frustrated athletes shared photos and complaints online, organizers launched an official investigation on Monday, February 9.